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| Author: | meljones [ Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | La Piuma 2010 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy 5.99 |
06/10/11 100% Montepulciano from Vasto, in the southern part of Abruzzo, planted on light, sandy loam soils overlooking the Adriatic Sea, 230m above sea level. The vines are 16 - 31 years old and vertically trellised or pergola trained. Grapes were hand-picked at 10 - 13 tons/ha in late-Oct. After destemming they were fermented at 28 - 32°C for 8 days in stainless steel tanks with pumpovers and délestage to extract colour and structure. Induced malolactic in tank and 20% of final blend matured in American oak barrels for 6 months. Winemaker Gaetane Carron. Bentonite fined so suitable for vegetarians. Alc 13.0%, TA 5.79g/l, pH 3.33, RS 4.0g/l. Special Offer: Save 20%, £5.99 - £4.79 from 07/12/11 to 03/01/12. Waitrose Wine Direct and 263 branches. Nice, woody nose. Vanilla and dark, ripe fruit. Spicy, oaky, pretty good flavour. Definitely worth £4.79, or more. |
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