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Controguerra Rosso Riserva DOC 'Lumen'
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Description :
Location of Vineyards: Controguerra, Torano (Teramo)
Vinification: Grapes for Lumen are carefully selected and are among the last to be harvested (early October for the Cabernet and mid-October for the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo). Destemmed and softly crushed, they are processed separately in stainless steel and macerate for approx. 15-18 days on the skins at controlled temperature.
Aging: Once malolactic fermentation is completed, the wines are blended and transferred into 225-lt French barriques of different types of oak and aged for 18 months. The wine then rests in bottle for another 12 to 14 months.Grape varieties :
70% Montepulciano, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Altitude :
280m ASL
Exposure :
North/South
Soil :
Loose terrain with small amounts of clay
Alcohol :
14.5%
Tasting notes :
Dark, ruby in color, the wine opens with notes of blackberry, red currant, and ripe red fruits, which continue onto a palate that is rich and opulent yet well-balanced, well-structured and elegant. A wine of great personality and an inviting finish. Lumen will age well. It is best enjoyed with red meats, game, lamb, and spicy/aged cheeses.
Press Notes
- Wine Spectator
- 2017, 201591 points
- AG Vinous
- 201592 points
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