Product Description
- Montepulciano D' Abruzzo D.O.P. Product of Italy.
- Rich, juicy black fruit and savoury spices with a satisfying long and complex finish. Working hand in hand with a major winery in Abruzzo that have access to wonderful parcels and high quality grapes grown on steep hills with a view of the stunning blue waters of the Adriatic coast. The 2015 vintage is heralded as "the best ever". A perfect match with roast meats and char grilled steak.
Information
Allergy Information
- Contains: Sulphites
Tasting Notes
- With flavours of juicy black fruit flavours, savoury spices and a typical chocolate finish
Region of Origin
Abruzzo
Wine Colour
Red
Alcohol Units
10.1
ABV
13.5% vol
Current Vintage
2015
Producer
Codice Citra
Type of Closure
Screwcap
Wine Maker
Codice Citra
Country
Italy
Alcohol Type
Wine
Taste Category
Grape Variety
Montepulciano
Vinification Details
- Hand picked grapes are traditionally vinified by means of a long maceration of the skins at a controlled temperature in appropriate stainless steel tanks. The must is frequently pumped over onto marc to ensure colour extraction and aromatic precursors. Wine resulting from this process is left to decant in stainless steel tanks.
History
- CITRA Winery was founded in 1973. It is located in the region of Abruzzo and is now one of the leading wineries in central Italy. CITRA is identified as a reliable partner and a producer of quality wines. Also for these reasons CITRA is represented in 50 countries around the world and our wines (produced by ourselves, no outsourcing) have been awarded at the most important international wine tasting competitions. We produce a complete range of excellent wines classified as D.O.C., I.G.T., Table wine
Regional Information
- Abruzzo is one of loveliest regions in Italy.Born where the sea and the mountains meet, a land protected by green mantle of natural parks and national reserve. It is a region bathed by the Mediterranean climate, the special climatic condition, are the perfect nourishment for the vine, which is expressed with grapes of excellent quality from which they originate excellent wines, the pride and glory of the region, and awarded in major national and international competition.
Storage Type
Ambient
Storage Instructions
- This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 2 years
Alcohol Unit Other Text
Wine Effervescence
Storage
Store in a cool dark place
Produce of
Italy
Number of uses
6
Name and address
- Tesco Stores Ltd.,
- Welwyn Garden City AL7 1GA,
- U.K.
Net Contents
75cl e
Nutrition
| Typical Values | 100g contains | Each glass (125 ml) contains |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 327kJ (79kcal) | 408kJ (98kcal) |
| *Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal) | - | - |
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