Passi Reali Rosso da Uve in Appassimento 2024 Passione Natura

Nutritional information per 100 ml

Contains negligible amounts of fat, saturates, protein and salt.

Montepulciano

Montepulciano can be a little confusing. The name Montepulciano refers to several things: a small town in southern Tuscany, its surrounding wine-growing area and a red grape variety. The latter, however, is grown mainly in Abruzzo, as well as in the Marche, Umbria and Apulia. The famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano from the Montepulciano wine-growing area, meanwhile, consists mainly of Sangiovese grapes and contains no Montepulciano grapes at all. The theories about the origins of the grape variety Montepulciano are varied. One holds that it came from Tuscany to Abruzzo in the early 19th century. Another places its origins in the Peligna Valley, while other sources locate its birthplace around Torre de' Passeri in the province of Pescara. What is certain is that, accounting for around four per cent, it is one of the most common varieties in Italian viticulture. Montepulciano is also known as Cordisco, Morellone, Primaticcio and Uva Abruzzi. Important wines made from Montepulciano include Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Rosso Conero and Controguerra rosso. Montepulciano grapes are also popular in the production of many other wines from the respective regions. Blending with Sangiovese is relatively common. The variety ripens late and needs plenty of sunshine. Montepulciano wines are usually made in a dry style, with intense colour, delicate to powerful spice, full body and high alcohol, and aromas of dark berries, cherries, plums, tobacco and spices. They age well but can also be enjoyed young.

Deep ruby red in the glass. Fruity aromas reminiscent of black cherries and cassis on the nose. Fruity, supple and harmonious on the palate!