Cabernet Sauvignon Terre di Chieti IGT

GRAPES
Cabernet 100%.

PRODUCTION AREA
In the heart of the province of Chieti in Abruzzo, between the Maiella National Park and the Adriatic Sea.

TERRAIN
Hilly, with an average altitude of 230 metres above sea level, with mostly calcareous clay soil.

SELLING PERIOD
Determined by the oenologist depending on when the wine’s characteristics are fully developed. In any case not before the month of April/May the second year after vinification.

VINIFICATION AND REFINEMENT
Traditional with skin contact by maceration of the skins with controlled temperature in stainless steel fermentation vessels.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Ruby red. Intense aroma of mature fruit, with herbal hints and delicate spicy notes. Harmonic taste with sweet and velvet tannins, of good length.

FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS
Hors d’oeuvres, first courses with tomato sauce, meat-based second courses, semi matured cheese.

ALCOHOL CONTENT
12% vol.