Cirelli 2021 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC

Cirelli 2021 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC

Item Number: 16845

UPC: None

Country: Italy
Region: Abruzzo
Sub Region: Pescara
Appellation/AVA: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2021
Grape(s): 100% Montepulciano
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Screw Cap
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Soil Type: Clay with calcium

Winemaking Notes: The grapes are manually harvested. The bunches are destemmed and transferred to stainless steel for spontaneous fermentation that lasts about 10-15 days. After primary fermentation, the grapes are gently pressed in a hydraulic press (basket press) and transferred to stainless steel to age for 6 months on fine lees. Malolactic fermentation occurs. The wine is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with low sulfites.

Tasting Notes: The Cirelli Montepulciano is deliciously fresh with bright red fruit. The palate is soft, round, and full-bodied. Best enjoyed with spicy salami, pasta dishes, red meats and semi-cured cheeses.

Reviews

  • Vinous
    Rating: 89 (8/24/2023)
    Dark and earthy in the glass, the 2021 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo opens with a blend of flowery underbrush and crushed black cherries. It's soft and round with juicy red fruits and sweet spice as a bump of zesty acidity adds a cheek-puckering tension toward the close. This leaves a gentle staining of minerality and tannins while tapering off with medium length.