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LC Villa Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2017

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While the quality of wines from central Italy's Abruzzo region continues to climb with each successive year, much to everyone's benefit, prices have remained down. Here, the Montepulciano grape reigns supreme, producing round and velvety reds like LC Villa's 2017 bottling. Aromas and flavors of sour cherry, blueberry, mineral, and dried herb meld with beautifully-integrated oak accents in this balanced, table-friendly version. Take advantage of serious savings and stock up today!

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Tech Notes Wine Details Luca Maroni
Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalMontepulciano
Vintage2017
GrapeMontepulciano
CountryItaly
AppellationMontepulciano d'Abruzzo
RegionAbruzzo
Alcohol Content13.00%
By LC Villa
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Vineyard Notes
Region: Abruzzo
Grapes: 100% Montepulciano
Vineyards: Selected vineyards in Abruzzo
Harvest: Grapes selected and harvested by hand

Production Notes
Vinification: Pressing and destemming of the grapes with maceration and fermentation at a controlled temperature of 22-26 degrees C for 8-10 days. Subsequent gentle pressing.
Maturation: The wine matures in 5-20-hectolitre French and American oak barrels for 4-8 months
Alcohol: 13.00% vol
Total Acidity: 5.70 g/lt
Residual Sugar: 7.90 g/lt
Dry Extract: 31.00 g/lt

Tasting Notes
Colour: Intense red
Aromas: Pronounced aromas of sour cherry and blackberry
Taste: Full-bodied, round, and smooth with silky tannins
Service Temperature: Serve at 18 degrees C

Food Pairing
It pairs well with substantial first courses with mushrooms and truffle, red meats, game, and mature cheese.
[Information provided by Opera Wine Imports]
[Information is not vintage specific]
LC Villa Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 2017
Points: 95
Ca.Vi.Ti. - Abruzzi
Consistency: 31 - Balance: 32 - Integrity: 32
Type: Red
Category: Montepulciano
Tasting date: 15-03-2019
Volume of Bottle: 0.75 lt