Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, DOP
Miglianico
Due east from Rome is the region of Abruzzo, well known for the wine Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. In the heart of this region lies Cantina Miglianico which was created in 1961 by a group of viticulturists who wanted to elevate the quality of their wine. The effort was guided by the local parish priest by the name of Vincenzo Pizzica who strongly believed that the joint effort would make it possible to compete with large producers.
The first bottle was ready in 1966, and the effort created a wine that anyone would be proud of. Today, the Cantina encompasses 300 growers and manages another 500 hectares of vines. The grapes are grown on south facing slopes, cooled by the Adriatic Sea.
This is the perfect pizza wine - fruit forward, medium bodied, low acidity and little to no tannins.
Region: Abruzzo
Classification: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOP
Area of Production: Provincia di Chieti
Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
Soil: Calcareous
Average Age of Vines:20 - 25 years
Trellising System: Pergola Abbruzzese
Spacing of Plants: 90 cm
Production per Acre: 6.25 tons
Vinification: On the skins for about 8 days.
Maturation: Stainless steel for 3 months
Total Acidity: 5.00 g/l
Residual Sugar: 4.00 g/l
PH: 3.60
Alcohol: 12.5%
Total Cases Produced: 11,600
