COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Montepulciano
PRODUCER
Cantina Frentana
REGION
Abruzzo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Founded in 1958 in Rocca San Giovanni by local physician Francesco D'Agostino, Cantina Frentana is a historic cooperative in Abruzzo that today unites over 400 passionate grower-members. The winery's physical and symbolic landmark is its iconic 30-meter-high Torre Vinaria (Wine Tower), built in 1958 to process grapes naturally using gravity flow. Rubesto is the standard-bearer of the estate's 'Progetto Qualità ' (Quality Project), initiated in 1999 to select only the finest grapes from vineyards overlooking the scenic Costa dei Trabocchi, where the maritime influence of the Adriatic Sea meets the cooling breezes of the Majella mountain range.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery features a historic 30-meter-high concrete Wine Tower built in 1958 for gravity-flow winemaking.
Fact 02
Rubesto is crafted strictly from growers participating in the 'Progetto Qualità ' quality protocol established in 1999.
Fact 03
The vineyards overlook the Costa dei Trabocchi, famous for its historic wooden fishing platforms.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Rubesto Riserva begins with a meticulous manual harvest in mid-October. The grapes undergo soft pressing and destemming, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation and maceration on the skins for 10 to 15 days in small stainless steel fermenters. The wine is then aged in French oak tonneaux for approximately 14 months, allowing the robust tannins to integrate and soften. Following oak maturation, the wine undergoes further refinement in stainless steel tanks and rests in the bottle for several months before commercial release.
