COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
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
Valle Reale is a family-owned winery in the Abruzzo region of Central Italy, managed by Leonardo Pizzolo. The estate cultivates vineyards in two distinct high-altitude sites, Popoli and Capestrano, situated between 300 and 450+ meters above sea level. The Popoli vineyard, with its rocky terrain, contributes freshness, minerality, and fragrance, while the Capestrano vineyard, characterized by warmer, silty-clay soils, adds richness and structure to the wines. This meticulous vineyard selection and high-altitude sourcing are hallmarks of Valle Reale's commitment to producing distinctive Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wines.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated at high altitudes (300-450+ meters) in Abruzzo's mountainous interior.
Fact 02
Sourced from two distinct vineyards, Popoli and Capestrano, each contributing unique characteristics.
Fact 03
The wine exhibits a vibrant, 'mountain-style' crispness, differentiating it from coastal Montepulciano.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2025 Valle Reale Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC is a 100% Montepulciano wine. Grapes are sourced from two distinct family vineyards: Popoli, known for its rocky terrain contributing freshness and fragrance, and Capestrano, with warmer, silty-clay soils providing richness and structure. The high-altitude vineyards, ranging from 300 to 450+ meters, are crucial to the wine's character. The winemaking process emphasizes preserving the mountain-style crispness and fruit purity, resulting in a wine with vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannins.
