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.