Art of Earth

Montepulciano

Montepulciano

country

Italy

varietal

Montepulciano

region

Abruzzo

size

750 ml

types

Red

alc-vol

13%

brand

Art of Earth

wine-style

Still

nutrition

Gluten Free, Non GMO, Organic, Vegan

packaging

Glass

appellation

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

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Country

Italy

Montepulciano

From our organic vineyards in Abruzzi near the Adriatic Coast Montepulciano thrives on the hillsides, this traditional red wine generously displays the essence of the varietal with plum, licorice and spicy aromas and flavors.

Soil

Sandy loam with limestone and marine sediments.

Tasting notes

Deep ruby red color with purple highlights. Intense on the nose: black cherry, plum and red currant, followed by licorice, violet, cocoa and light black pepper notes. The palate is medium-full bodied, with dense yet polished tannins, vibrant acidity, a rich red fruit core and a long, savory finish with balsamic undertones.

Food pairings

Red meat, braised dishes, slow-cooked saucy dishes, baked pasta, light game and aged cheeses.
Art of Earth is the result of our global search for the finest organic vineyards making wines within classic appellations and their traditional varietals for a pure expression of the region. Our wines are true to their origins and winemaking traditions without the use of pesticides or herbicides.

BRAND BACKGROUND:

Art of Earth is the result of our global search for the finest organic vineyards making wines within classic appellations and their traditional varietals for a pure expression of the region. Our wines are true to their origins and winemaking traditions without the use of pesticides or herbicides.

WINEMAKING / VINIFICATION:

Hand selected grapes, destemmed and gently crushed. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 12-24 hours. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature (75 to 79 °F) with daily pump-overs and occasional delestage. Skin contact for 6 to 8 days. Malolactic fermentation completed. 6 to 8 months aging in stainless steel on fine lees with periodic batonnage. No oak usage in order to preserve varietal precision and purity.

SOIL:

Sandy loam with limestone and marine sediments.

ANALYSIS:

Acidity: 5.5-6.0 g/L pH: 3.45-3.55 Residual Sugar: 4 g/L

PALATE/TASTING NOTES:

Deep ruby red color with purple highlights. Intense on the nose: black cherry, plum and red currant, followed by licorice, violet, cocoa and light black pepper notes. The palate is medium-full bodied, with dense yet polished tannins, vibrant acidity, a rich red fruit core and a long, savory finish with balsamic undertones.

NUTRITION:

Gluten free, Non-GMO, Made with Organic Grapes, Vegan

PAIRINGS:

Red meat, braised dishes, slow-cooked saucy dishes, baked pasta, light game and aged cheeses.

UPC:

887724000116