Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Deeply rooted in the hills of Abruzzo, Torre dei Beati’s Montepulciano d’Abruzzo was the first wine produced when the family decided to make their own wine. An elegant Montepulciano from Loreto Aprutino, expressing both power and finesse in equal measure. Ripe black cherry, plum, and wild berries unfold alongside notes of violet, spice, and subtle earth, reflecting the character of organically farmed estate vineyards.
Appellation: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
Type: Red, dry
Varietal: 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Color: Deep, violet shaded ruby red.
Bouquet: An elegant nose of black cherry, plum, violet, cocoa, and subtle spice typical of old-vine grapes (the vineyard was planted in 1972 and some non-productive vines were replaced in 1995). There is a gentle presence of barrel aging in the tertiary notes.
Palate: An almost pulpy textural richness gives the wine a smoothness which is balanced by the fine tannins. The natural minerality of the terroir along with its well-measured acidity, contribute to an elegant, long finish.
Alcohol: 13-14% depending on the vintage
Serving Temperature: Chilled 18-20° C (64 -68° F).
Pairing: Perfect paired with simple meat dishes of the abruzzese style – grilled meats, pork cif e ciaf, lamb coratella, arrosticini (lamb or mutton grilled on skewers over a furnacella). Also pairs perfectly with lentil and bean dishes, aged cheeses, pasta with rich ragù.
Production Area: From a 13 hectare vineyard in the Loreto Aprutino.
Elevation: 250-300 meters a.s.l.
Exposure: Rolling terrain with several orientations.
Soil: Clay-limestone.
Training System: Pergola abruzzese (Abruzzo pergola)
Yield: 70 hl/ha.
Vinification: Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and/or concrete tanks. Extended maceration on skins to extract color, structure, and aromatic complexity, with gentle pump-overs to preserve elegance and balance.
Aging: Primarily in French-oak barriques, for 15-18 months with some of the wine is aged in 30hl Slavonian-oak casks.
2009 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – 92 Points – Vinous Media (Feb 2013)
“The estate's2009 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Mazzamarello wraps around the palate with layers of silky dark, red fruit. This is an especially polished, refined Montepulciano that shows the more elegant side of what this grape is capable of. Sweet floral and spice notes add even more finesse to the long, supple finish. This juicy, expressive red is a terrific effort from Torre dei Beati.” ~A.G.
2010 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – 88 Points – Vinous Media (Feb 2013)
“The 2010 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a frank, honest wine with plenty of dark fruit and a rich, enveloping personality.There is nothing fancy here, just a rich, dense Montepulciano with excellent varietal character and more than enough fruit to provide pleasure for at least a few years. Hints of tar, licorice and game wrap around the finish.” ~A.G.
