“Marina Cvetic” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC 2021

Masciarelli | Abruzzo
Masciarelli Tenute Agricole S.r.l. | Via Gamberale 1 | IT 66010 Chieti

12102221 · 0,75 l · 41,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In 1991, the personal and professional relationship between Gianni Masciarelli and his wife, Marina Cvetic, gave rise to the range that still bears their name today. The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva is their best-selling wine, available in 55 countries, and has played a key role in strengthening the reputation of this grape variety worldwide – today it is regarded as one of its most recognisable and distinctive expressions. The grapes come from four distinct vineyard sites around San Martino sulla Marrucina, at an altitude of 400 metres: Colle di Paolo, Fonte Filippo, Schiavone and Colle Rosina, on medium-textured clay soil, trained using the Guyot system, with vines aged between 15 and 30 years.

100% Montepulciano, hand-harvested in mid-October. Each of these four vineyards is vinified separately, with its own fermentation and maceration period, before the wines are aged together in barriques for 12 to 18 months. Only then are the four crus blended, followed by bottling and further ageing in the bottle.

A clear, deep ruby red with garnet-red highlights. An intense, complex bouquet ranging from mint and fresh thyme, through undergrowth, red fruits, olive tapenade and grilled aromatic herbs, to aniseed and dark chocolate. On the palate, a refined, velvety tannin structure, underpinned by great complexity, freshness and balance. SUPERIORE.DE

"An intense ruby red. On the nose, it evokes ripe plums and dark chocolate, with earthy undertones. Well-balanced and concentrated on the palate, with ripe tannins and final juicy final." Falstaff

"Menthol-like herbs mingle with balsamic spicy notes and a core of dried black cherries as the 2021 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Marina Cvetic San Martino Rosso unfolds its aromas in the glass. It opens with a burst of tart wild berries and spices, whilst silky textures and violet floral notes soothe the senses. Structured and long-lasting, the 2021 envelops the palate in youthful balance with a hint of liquorice and bitter dark chocolate." Vinous

"Supple and graceful, this starts off slowly on the palate, but the fine mesh of crushed raspberry and chopped cherry fruit, dried rosemary, paprika, white pepper and tar quickly gains momentum and amplified expression, enmeshed with firm, fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity. Long and fragrant on the finish." Wine Spectator