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Typical Geographical Indication
Type: Red
Grape: 100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Denomination: DOC
Harvest period: first half of October
Vinification: maceration on the skins for 20 days
Alcoholic fermentation: in stainless steel for 20 days
Malolactic fermentation: completely carried out in steel
Aging: in bottle

Since 2012, Malandrino has represented the project of making an important wine without wood, relying solely on aging in steel and cement. The fruit of this Malandrino is clear and crisp, starting with notes of sour cherry and then moving to ripe wild cherry. On the palate, it impresses with freshness and drinkability, along with an intriguing complexity. A wine for all meals, perfect for pairing with hearty Abruzzese dishes.

Vine
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo grape 100% that extends in the Orsogna (CH) area at an altitude of about 300/450 meters above sea level. The planting type is partly guyot and partly Abruzzese pergola.
Winery
The grapes, after careful selection, are destemmed and crushed, the skins are left in contact with the must with their indigenous yeasts for 10/15 days at a constant temperature of 25/28°C. The aging takes place partly in oak barrels and partly in stainless steel tanks for at least four months. Followed by bottle aging.
Wine
On tasting, it presents an impenetrable ruby red color. Aroma of red fruit and sour cherry jam throughout, slight notes of cocoa and toasting complete the bouquet. Warm taste, appropriately tannic and therefore soft, intense, and with the typical almond finish. Ideal with platters of cured meats, grilled and oven-cooked meats, first courses with very structured sauces.

From an almost impenetrable ruby color, which reveals only a violet edge, an intense nose opens up with clear mineral notes of graphite and dark fruit, primarily blackberry, and slightly balsamic nuances on the background. The taste attack is always very soft and enveloping, thanks to the sweetness of the tannins. The typical acidic vein of these grapes, which gives a pleasant sense of freshness, provides the wine with a tasting dynamism that enhances its structure and depth. In the long finish, the aromas of ripe fruit from the bouquet return.

Vineyard
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 100% from the Tenuta del Cerano (340 m a.s.l.) Valle Peligna, Vittorito, with medium-textured soil tending to clay. The training system is a trellis with spurred cordon. Average yield per hectare of 90 quintals. Manual harvest carried out in the last week of October, early November.
Winery
Destemming and gentle pressing. Maceration of the grapes for 15-20 days with temperature control at 28°-30° C. At the end of alcoholic fermentation, the wine is refined in tonneaux (10-5 hl) where it matures for 12 / 18 months. Bottle aging for 6-8 months.
Wine
Wine with an intense ruby color with garnet hues. On the nose, intense aromas of forest fruits with vanilla notes. Soft, well-balanced, warm taste. A wine of great structure and aromatic persistence.
Excellent with strong-flavored dishes, game, red meats, aged cheeses.

It presents a broad and intense aroma, with predominant fruity notes, opening with cherries and blueberries, followed by spicy scents of tertiary origin (that is, derived from aging) with hints of cocoa, coffee, tobacco, and leather. The tasting of this red made from dried grapes is surprising; the astringency produced by the tannins and the freshness of the acidity integrate with the natural sweetness of the wine. Overall harmonious, velvety, soft, and with a long persistence.

Montepulciano Abruzzo Arboreo Italo Pietrantonj 2008 Alcohol content 13% vol. Produced with 100% Montepulciano grapes.

Aged 12/18 months (depending on the vintage) in large oak barrels and 3 months in bottle.

Deep, bright ruby red with garnet reflections.

Intense aroma of ripe red and black fruit, vegetal notes, violet, licorice, wet earth.

On the palate, this is a full-bodied wine, properly tannic, with pleasant freshness and savoriness. Slightly almond-like finish. Not very long, but balanced.

📜 A bit of history
The name “Maiolica” may derive from:
• malvasia → due to phonetic similarity and old ampelographic confusion
• maiolica (the ceramic) → because of the wine’s bright color
It was very widespread until the 19th century, then almost disappeared. Today it is being revived by small producers who want to enhance lesser-known grape varieties.
🌄 Why it is interesting for Navelli
Maiolica is a grape variety that speaks the same language as your territory:
• loves poor, limestone soils
• benefits from the strong temperature swings of the plateau
• produces authentic, identity-driven wines, not artificially crafted
It is a grape variety that could dialogue very well with your philosophy: tradition, understated elegance, deep roots.

Type
Red

Vineyards, grapes and harvest
Province where the vineyards are located: Chieti
Grapes: Maiolica
Harvest period: Second half of September

Winemaking
Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, using grapes partly crushed and partly whole-cluster. Malolactic fermentation and aging in stainless steel and terracotta amphora. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration

Characteristics
Color: ruby red of moderate intensity
Aroma: red wild berries, strawberries and raspberries with an appealing wild note
Taste: medium-bodied, with silky tannins, in excellent balance with aromatic intensity and acidity. Persistent finish
Alcohol: 13.5% vol

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOP
The first line created by the Pasetti winery, a classic among its pure Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wines. An elegant red that strongly represents its production area in Pescosansonesco (PE), in the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park.

Sensory Analysis – This wine presents an intense ruby red color, a prelude to its richness. On the nose, a complex and captivating bouquet emerges, dominated by notes of dark fruit such as black cherry, currant, and blackberry. These fruity nuances are elegantly intertwined with spicy and tertiary hints of licorice, cinnamon, and black pepper, which add depth and character.

Rosso Terre Abruzzesi IGP
Vibrant, young, and fresh red wine. Diecicoppe is a blend of Cordisco and Cabernet Sauvignon and expresses itself in the glass with an explosion of fruit and aromas.

Sensory Analysis – This wine presents a ruby red color with violet hues, an indicator of its youth and liveliness. On the nose, it opens with an inviting bouquet of fresh fruit, featuring aromas of cherry and blackberry, enriched by more mature notes of maraschino and delicate vegetal nuances.

On the palate, the wine is very soft and harmonious, with a well-balanced structure. The sip is balanced, with a pleasant freshness that blends harmoniously with its softness. The finish is persistent, leaving a pleasant fruity and rounded memory that invites the next sip.

Product specifications

Grapes: Montepulciano.
Production area: Abruzzo.
Soil type: Mainly deep, rich, tending toward clay.
Training system: Trellis and other traditional systems.
Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks with long maceration.
Aging: In stainless steel tanks, barriques, and finally in bottle.
Total aging months: 18
Alcohol content: 14% vol
First vintage year: 1994

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