COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Montepulciano
PRODUCER
Valle Reale
REGION
Abruzzo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Colle Reale Rosso is a 100% Montepulciano wine from the Terre di Chieti IGT in Abruzzo, Italy. Produced by Valle Reale, a winery established in 1999 by Leonardo Pizzolo, it originates from vineyards situated in a mountainous national park between the Gran Sasso and Majella mountains. The estate's altitude, ranging from 150 to 350 meters, coupled with its limestone-rich, rocky soils and significant diurnal temperature variations, contributes to the wine's distinct character. Valle Reale is committed to organic and biodynamic farming and minimal intervention winemaking, aiming to express the purity of the Montepulciano grape and the unique terroir of its mountain vineyards.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are grown between 150-350 meters above sea level.
Fact 02
The winery is located within an Italian national park.
Fact 03
Uses indigenous yeasts for spontaneous fermentation.
Fact 04
Embraces organic and biodynamic viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Colle Reale Rosso begins with destemming and pressing the 100% Montepulciano grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, utilizing indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the majority of the wine is aged in stainless steel. A smaller portion, around 10%, is aged for 12 months in old oak barrels. The winery practices organic viticulture and is sustainability certified, with grapes harvested at optimal ripeness from vineyards located at altitudes between 150 to 350 meters.
