Valle Reale Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (Organic Grapes) DOC bottle image

Wine Description

The organic Montepulciano grapes that produce this wine are sourced from two separate vineyards: Popoli and Capestrano. Capestrano's soaring summer temperatures and silty soils yield richness and structure.  The rocky and exposed terrain of Popoli bestows fragrance and freshness.  Spontaneous fermentation binds the raw materials into a sum that is greater than its individual parts-- a wine that is both rich and elegant, and that speaks clearly of its terroir.

Winter vineyards
Hand Harvest
Leonardo Pizzolo
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Grape Cluster
Spring in Valle Reale
Vineyard of Capestrano
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Acclaim
“Brandy-dipped cherries and blackberries meld with scrubby alpine herbs on the nose of this single-vineyard Montepulciano sourced from a mountainous estate. The palate is smooth and polished, driven by sour cherry and tart blackberry flavors that end crisp and bright. It’s less concentrated and intense than previous vintages, but it still holds lots of enjoyment.” 
— Wine Enthusiast, Feb 2021
“Medium red-ruby. Fresh, simple aromas of blackberry and chocolate. Round but bright on the palate, with a vibrant feel to the flavors of black cherry, licorice and coffee. Sound acidity and a touch of flinty minerality nicely lengthen the persistent finish.”
— Ian D’Agata, Aug 2017
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Montepulciano 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:
October
First vintage of this wine:
2010
Bottles produced of this wine:
40,000
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
USDA Certified Organic Grapes
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
10
Varietal composition:
100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
75-79 °F
Maceration technique:
Racking
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
3 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
6 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
27 g/L
Residual sugar:
3 g/L