“San Clemente” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Terre di Casauria Riserva DOC 2019

Ciccio Zaccagnini | Abruzzo
Az. Agr. Ciccio Zaccagnini s.r.l. | Corso da Pozzo | IT 40100 Bologna

12052419 · 0,75 l · 33,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available

In the top "San Clemente" line, Zaccagnini takes Montepulciano from Abruzzo to a new level - towards origin, depth and maturity. The 2019 Riserva comes from the Terre di Casauria DOC area, one of the most characterful zones in the region, located between the Majella massif and the Adriatic coast. The vineyards there are located on calcareous and clayey slopes with good drainage and ideal exposure - a terroir that gives the Montepulciano structure, density and balance. The 2019 vintage was selectively harvested, fermented on the skins at a controlled temperature and then matured for around 24 months in a combination of barriques and large wooden barrels. The use of wood remains discreet, accompanying but not dominating.

The colour in the glass is a deep ruby with garnet-red highlights. The nose is warm and complex: black cherry, plum, cocoa, leather, a hint of liquorice and spicy wood. With air, balsamic and earthy tones also unfold. Powerful and dense on the palate, but never overloaded - the tannins are ripe and finely interwoven, the acid structure contributes noticeably to the elegance. The finish is long, spicy and lingers with notes of dark fruit and tobacco. San Clemente Riserva 2019 is not a loud wine - but a well-grounded, ripe Montepulciano with depth. An impressive ambassador of its very special origin. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep, dark ruby-coloured core with a fine purple rim. Pronounced nose of dark berries, with slightly animal notes of meat and blood. Rich, spicy fruit on the palate, then with very dominant tannins." Falstaff