Tasting Note
This prominent red grape variety from the Italian region Abruzzo, is pronounced “Mon-tah-pool-chah-no”, and is a lighter style with relatively low acidity and softer tannins than other red varieties. It prefers a warm and sunny climate with cool nights so is well suited for Hawkes Bay production.
The 2007 vintage displays aromas of dark plums, black cherry, tobacco leaf, vanilla and subtle “woody” characters. Dark fruits with hints of cherry enveloped in an earthy spiciness complete a smooth, medium bodied palate.
Montepulciano pairs with a wide variety of foods, notably baked lasagne and rabbit casserole.
As it contains a lower tannin content, Montepulciano is best consumed young or within two years of bottling.
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Wine Detail
Grape Variety - Montepulciano
Region - Hawkes Bay
Wine Analysis
Brix at Harvest - 21
Fermentation - Red Fermenter
Maturation - 12 months oak barrels
Malo-lactic - 100%
Bottling Date - June 19, 2009
Alcohol Volume - 11.3%
Acidity - 6.3 g/L
pH - 3.39 |
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