COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Montepulciano
PRODUCER
Valle Reale
REGION
Abruzzo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Valle Reale Vigneto Sant'Eusanio 2018 is a 100% Montepulciano from the Abruzzo region of Italy, produced by Valle Reale. The Pizzolo family established Valle Reale in 2000 with the aim of crafting world-class wines that highlight the Montepulciano varietal. The winery is situated within a national park, benefiting from a microclimate with notable diurnal temperature variations. Valle Reale practices organic and biodynamic farming and utilizes indigenous yeasts for fermentation, adhering to a philosophy of minimal intervention to allow the land's character to shape the wine. The Vigneto Sant'Eusanio vineyard is located at an elevation of 600 meters and features stony soils rich in limestone with a base of clay and sand. The vineyard faces south-east, and vines were planted in 2000, with grapes hand-harvested in October.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery supports a native Italian wolf repopulation program, reflected on its label.
Fact 02
Vineyards are located at an impressive 600 meters (1,968 feet) elevation.
Fact 03
Uses indigenous yeasts for spontaneous fermentation, a hallmark of minimal intervention winemaking.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Valle Reale Vigneto Sant'Eusanio 2018 undergoes a 10-day maceration period using the delestage technique. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at temperatures ranging from 24-26°C (75-79°F), with indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in used French oak tonneaux (500 L), followed by 6 months of bottle aging. Grapes are hand-harvested in October.
