Zaccagnini Tralcetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2023 (Italy)

Description

Cherry, Raspberry, Spice

Medium purple-red color with violet hues. The nose opens to notes of red berries and spicy nuances of white pepper. On the palate we can find a correspondence of olfactory scents, good persistence with soft and balanced tannins. 

Also known as the “green lung of Europe,” Abruzzo offers evocative nature trails that pass through ancient villages with distinct historical and artistic value, never ceasing to surprise visitors. Here, among the picturesque hills of Bolognano, ruled by wise hands and the slowness of time, lies the Zaccagnini Winery. Our winery was created to tell the story, local traditions and artistic testimonies of an Abruzzo with millennial charm, to be preserved and respected

Medium-textured clay soil. Marquee and espalier training system. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. The wines of the “Tralcetto” line are represented by the typical vine sprig on the neck of the bottle and symbolize the deepest roots on which the bond between wine and territory is based. These Tralcettos are harvested after annual pruning in the vineyards of our beautiful region and affixed by hand to each bottle with an ancient, artisanal gesture that brings a touch of magic to tables around the world. Harvest in September. 

Destemming-crushing and submerged cap maceration of the crushed grapes with temperature-controlled fermentation for about 15 days. Maturation in stainless steel on the lees until bottling.

Food Pairing: Excellent with cold cuts, cured meats, pasta dishes with meat sauces, vegetables and mushrooms. It pairs wonderfully with pizzas with firm toppings. Serving temperature 14-16°C.