Winery FontezoppaMontepulciano d'Abruzzo
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from the Winery Fontezoppa
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo of Winery Fontezoppa in the region of Abruzzes is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Pairings that work perfectly with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Original food and wine pairings with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo of Winery Fontezoppa matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of autumn leaves, homemade italian lasagna or veal paupiettes with white wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fontezoppa's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.
Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo
It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Winery Fontezoppa are 2015, 2014, 2012
Informations about the Winery Fontezoppa
The Winery Fontezoppa is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 55 wines for sale in the of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
The wine region of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is located in the region of Abruzzes of Italy. We currently count 1280 estates and châteaux in the of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, producing 2020 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo go well with generally quite well with dishes .
The wine region of Abruzzes
Abruzzo is an Italian wine region located on the eastern (Adriatic) coast. Its immediate neighbors in CentralItaly are Marche to the North, Lazio to the west and southwest and Molise to the southeast. Abruzzo has one DOCG - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane - and three DOC wine appellations. The reds and Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, as well as the white wine appellation Trebbiano d'Abruzzo are the most notable, followed by the lesser-known Controguerra.
News related to this wine
A panel discussion about the Chablis appellation
This film is the recording of a webinar on Chablis wines organized in December 2020 with four personalities from Hong Kong: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. They explain the purity of Chablis wines, discuss the latest vintages, and also talk about food and wine pairings, as well as global warming and the transition to more sustainable practices. #Chablis #P ...
The Irancy appellation seen by Clotilde Davenne
Clotilde Davenne, from the eponymous estate, mentions the cherry as a main characteristic of the Irancy appellation. She tells us about the Pinot Noir variety which reveals, in its northern location of Bourgogne, lots of freshness and fruitiness that gives the appellation a very special place among the wines of the region. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https: ...
At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Mancey
Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Mancey, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWine ...
The word of the wine: Thinning out
Operation consisting in eliminating the suckers that grow on the vine stocks.
