Cantina Tollo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colle Cavalieri DOP 2019

A medium-bodied Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, with the aroma of red fruit and hints of morello cherry and delicate spicy notes. At the table it pairs well with entrées, strong flavoured pasta dishes, meat, and soft and medium-aged cheeses. 100% Montepulciano from Tollo, Giuliano Teatino,  130/150 metres, Age of vines: 15/20 years. Partial Malolactic Fermentation. Aged in stainless steel tanks. Alcohol degree 13% vol Total dry extract 31 gr/l, Total acidity 5,6 gr/l, pH 3,45 , Residual sugar 2,5 gr/l

The total dry extract (to gauge “thickness” of texture of the wine) of red wine is generally between 20 ~ 30 grams/litre. At 31 gr/litre, this wine is at the top end of range (medium body). Amarone wine is around 40 gr/litre.