Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva “a Marianna” doc

The Montepulciano Riserva A Marianna is made from the grapes of our oldest vineyards, which are more than half a century old, by ways of a long ageing period in oak barrels.

Rich in body and structure, this wine pairs well with red meat and long seasoned cheeses of the culinary tradition of Abruzzo.
The Montepulciano Riserva A Marianna can also be enjoyed without food as it functions perfectly as a meditation wine.

In the vineyard

Kind of grapes

100% Montepulciano

Land area

1 hectare

Location of the vineyards

Western hills of Peligna Valley, Abruzzo. 1.247feet (about 400 meters) above sea level

Soil

Of alluvial origin, clayish and particularly rich with white siliceus and calcareous stones

Microclimate

Features low humidity due to winds, the presence of the highest peaks of the Appennines and the distance from the coast. Temperatures during summer fluctuate widely from very hot during the day to very cold at night

Method of plant installation

Cordon and spurs

Age of vineyards

55 years

Plants per hectare

4000 

Grape yield per hectare

Approximately 6613 pounds (30q)

Manual labour

Winter pruning, green pruning. The grass at the base of the vines is removed manually, by using the hoe (without any weedkiller)

Treatments

Copper and sulphur (bio-products)

Fertilizer

Manure, fava bean (or “sovescio”).

Harvest

Occurs usually within the first 15 days of October. Grapes are harvested manually using small 20 kg (44 pounds) baskets to ensure they are not damaged upon arrival to the cellar.

In the cellar

Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel barrels and maceration for about 12 days

Maturation
About 24 months in stainless steel barrels

Ageing

Approximately 42 months in Slavonia oak barrels (6,5hl) and French oak tonneaux (4,5hl)

Refining in the bottle
About 6 months

Note
The wine is not filtered or pasteurized, it only undergoes natural decantation.
Sulphites are added in considerably lower amounts than the maximum allowed for organic certification.