Montepulciano
Since beginning his project in 2003, Francesco now cultivates four hectares of Trebbiano, Montepulciano, and Pecorino vines between the Adriatic coast and the snow-capped Apennine mountains. This forms part of a larger farm where he also grows olives, garlic, spelt, barley, and figs. The majority of vines are trellised, but some of Francesco's newer plantings are planted in the traditional pergola system. Francesco's commitment to biodiversity is evident in his organically farmed vines, which flourish amidst cover crops such as clover and legumes, replenishing the calcareous clay soils with nitrogen. For Francesco's own fruit, maturations are performed in 10hl amphorae.
The Collina Biologica line is Francesco's negoce project, made with fruit sourced from organic growers around Pescara. Grapes are destemmed and then transferred to the press where, after a few hours of skin contact, they are softly pressed. The juice is transferred to stainless steel tanks where indigenous yeasts take over and lead the fermentation process.The wine rests in stainless steel tanks for a period of four months before the bottling.
Tasting Notes : Dry and racy with notes of Pomegranate and Red cherry.
Food Pairing : Excellent alongside any sort of antipasti or Italian cured meats !
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The Geeky Stuff :
- Grapes : 100% Montepulciano
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Viticulture : Organic
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Harvesting : Manual
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Yeast : Wild
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Elevage : 4 months in tank
