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Ilico Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva DOC

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    • Description :

      Montepulciano Riserva Ilico is a single vineyard, a small but stately step-up from the Riparosso, more structured from extended time in oak, still a great value for a Riserva bottling from a top producer. Grapes are generally harvested during the first week of October, and after a careful selection are destemmed and very softly crushed. Vinification includes a long maceration in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28 degrees Celsius.
      After malolactic fermentation has taken place, the wine ages in Slavonian oak barrels (25hl) for approximately 12 months, then for another 3 to 4 months in bottle.

      Grape varieties :

      100% Montepulciano

      Altitude :

      260m ASL

      Exposure :

      South-East

      Soil :

      Medium-textured clay soil

      Alcohol :

      13.5%

      Tasting notes :

      Ilico is ruby red with a hint of purple in its early stages. On the nose red fruit notes are pleasant and persistent. A full-bodied wine, deep, round, ripe and persistent with a final hint of licorice. It is best served with roasted red meat, braised meat, game, noble poultry, lamb and medium-aged cheeses.

Press Notes

  • James Suckling
    • 2019
      90 points
  • AG Vinous
    • 2020
      90 points
  • Wine Enthusiast
    • 2020
      91 points
    • 2018
      90 points
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