Valle Reale Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo

Cerasuolo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (Organic Grapes) DOC bottle image

Wine Description

Made from 100% Montepulciano grapes, Valle Reale's Cerasuolo, which translates as "cherry-red," is a deeply colored rosé produced by a short maceration before separating the juice from the skins.  Cool summer nights, windswept days, and thin, stony soils characterize the section of vineyard from which the fruit for this wine is sourced.  Spontaneous fermentation initiated and carried out by indigenous yeasts add further to the complex aromas and flavors of this wine.

Winter vineyards
Hand Harvest
Leonardo Pizzolo
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Grape Cluster
Spring in Valle Reale
Vineyard of Capestrano
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Acclaim
“Bright pink. Red fruits and flowers on the nose and palate. Ripe acidity and smooth tannins provide lift and support for this clean, fresh Cerasuolo. Ideal for uncomplicated summertime sipping.”
— Vinous, Jun 2015
“Dried strawberry, smoke and orange peel flavors are set in this bright, creamy rose. Well-knit, with spicy and almond notes on the finish.”
— Wine Spectator, Apr 2016
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC
Vineyard name
The Valle Reale Estate vineyards
Vineyard size
75 acres
Soil composition
Pebbly and Clay-Loam
Training method
Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation:
990-1,485 feet
Vines/acre:
2,680
Yield/acre:
4 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
2002
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
2011
Bottles produced of this wine:
127,000
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
USDA Certified Organic Grapes
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
30 days
Fermentation temperature:
61-64 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
2 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
5.7 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
24.8 g/L
Residual sugar:
0.6 g/L