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Praesidium, 2016 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Riserva
Producer
Vintage
2016
Region
ItalyAbruzzo
Appellation
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Cuvée
Riserva
Varietal
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Farming
Organic
Vinification
Indigenous yeast fermented, Stainless Steel Vat aged, Large format barrel aged
Soil Type
Chalky Limestone, Clay
30+ year old vines planted in calcareous silty clay soils rich in sandstone. 400 meters elevation.
Minimum 2 week maceration & fermentation on the skins. After press, aged 2 years in stainless steel tanks followed by another 2 years in large format Slovanian oak ovals.
Aromas of herbs and garrigue lead into a very dark wine showing plums and black currants. Tannins are both rustic and firm, making this a wine for the ages. For near-term drinking, decanting is definitely advised and this will go well with hearty roasted meats and dark braise dishes.
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