{"id":3589,"date":"2021-07-30T15:41:43","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T13:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-montepulciano-dabruzzo\/"},"modified":"2021-07-30T15:49:07","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T13:49:07","slug":"10-things-you-need-to-know-about-montepulciano-dabruzzo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abruzzoinformation.com\/en\/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-montepulciano-dabruzzo\/","title":{"rendered":"10 things you need to know about Montepulciano d’Abruzzo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Full-bodied red<\/strong> , whose high quality is recognized throughout the national territory, the Montepulciano<\/strong> d’Abruzzo DOC<\/strong> it is the second best-selling wine in Italy and represents 80% of the region’s controlled designation of origin wines. Product from grapes of the vine of the same name<\/strong> , its complex structure stands out for an evident organoleptic and olfactory intensity<\/strong> . Let’s find out what they are the 10 things to know<\/strong> on Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.<\/p>\n

The vine<\/h2>\n

The Montepulciano grape, black berried<\/strong> , He can have medium leaf, pentagonal leaf, five-lobed leaf<\/strong> . Its cluster, with 2 wings, shows up compact<\/strong> . The berries have subovoid form<\/strong> and, once the maturation has begun, they present a rather thick skin with a blue-black color.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ideal climate for the cultivation of its grapes is that hot-dry of the hilly or plateau areas.<\/strong> The latter, however, must not exceed a height of 600 meters above sea level.<\/p>\n

History<\/h2>\n

It is a vine autochthonous<\/strong> and its origins refer to the territory of Peligna Valley<\/strong> , as is already confirmed in 1792 by the historian Michele Torcia<\/strong> in his written document.<\/p>\n

Of the Montepulciano grape<\/strong> it is also spoken of in other nineteenth-century texts, including that of Panfilo<\/strong> Seraphim<\/strong> who, in a monograph on Sulmona written in 1854, named Montepulciano as one of<\/strong> most common vines in the area<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

As for his subsequent spread on the coast<\/strong> , an equally favorable environment for its cultivation, it is thought that this has begun starting from the end of the nineteenth century<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

However, its origin also exists another version<\/strong> , considered, however, not truthfulness, which, instead, he wants it to have been imported in the 19th century from Tuscany<\/strong> by a traveler traveling between the two regions.<\/p>\n

Historical-literary curiosities<\/h2>\n

Of the Montepulciano wine<\/strong> he is thought to have even spoken already Ovid in the Metamorphoses<\/strong> , when in one step he stressed the goodness of the vines located in the Peligna Valley<\/strong> , the locality that, historically, is indicated as originating in the vine, defining it, in fact, rich in grain and fertile for grapes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another well-known curiosity is related to Hannibal<\/strong> : a legend says, in fact, that he healed horses affected by scabies simply washing them with Montepulciano wine.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The denominations<\/h2>\n

In 1968<\/strong> the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo got the DOC<\/strong> – in which they fall 5 subzones<\/strong> – with reference to production of the coastal hilly area<\/strong> and to that of the internal hilly area<\/strong> of Pescara<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

The quality and production of the DOC, as well as the compliance with the naming rules<\/strong> , are guaranteed by the control and enhancement work done by Consortium for the Protection of Abruzzo Wines.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The wine that has been subjected to a aging period of at least 24 months<\/strong> , of which at least 9 months in wooden containers, takes the name of Reserve<\/strong> . It has an alcohol content of 12.50 \u00b0<\/strong> , on the palate it is full-bodied<\/strong> and has a color intense red<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Between sub-denominations<\/strong> , the most important is the DOCG of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Hills<\/strong> Teramane<\/strong> . It is an exclusively produced wine in the territories of the province of Teramo<\/strong> , is aged for a minimum of 12 months<\/strong> , of which at least 2 with bottle aging and becomes Reserve<\/strong> , if aged at least for 36 months.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Color<\/h2>\n

Poured into the glass, the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo<\/strong> releases its typical color: a shade of very intense red<\/strong> , not transparent. In case the wine was refined<\/strong> , is easily recognizable from the garnet shades<\/strong> that assumes.<\/p>\n

Its red color remains persistent<\/strong> on the glass of the glass when this is rotated<\/strong> and, in fact, with the movement originate arched shapes that remain clearly visible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The scent<\/h2>\n

From the point of view olfactory<\/strong> , he tells himself with an obvious construction<\/strong> which makes it a wine<\/strong> complex<\/strong> . It is mainly characterized with fruity notes<\/strong> , in particular plum, black cherry,<\/strong> black and red berried fruits<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

If Montepulciano is young<\/strong> , we can also distinguish floral notes<\/strong> which report to the Viola<\/strong> and al cyclamen<\/strong> . When, on the other hand, the wine comes aged in wooden barrels<\/strong> , takes on yet another type of olfactory nuance<\/strong> put in evidence spicy and leather notes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The taste<\/h2>\n

On examination gustatory<\/strong> immediately presents itself as a dry wine<\/strong> , tannic<\/strong> , particularly structured<\/strong> and these characteristics are accentuated when it is aged.<\/p>\n

On the palate it results very persistent<\/strong> , particularly in his fruity and spicy nuances<\/strong> , as well as harmonic. For its alcohol content, which is minimum of 11.50 \u00b0<\/strong> , is considered a hot wine<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

The serving temperature<\/h2>\n

Like all Red wines<\/strong> characterized by structure<\/strong> and a special persistence<\/strong> , also the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo<\/strong> it should be served at a temperature that can go from 18 to 20 degrees.<\/strong><\/p>\n

His glass<\/h2>\n

The glass<\/strong> in which it is served is a red wine glass<\/strong> , round in shape and large in size.<\/strong> Wine, in this way, can be easily rotated<\/strong> , oxygenated<\/strong> and is well expressed from the olfactory point of view, releasing its perfumes<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

To savor it in all its nuances, the bottle<\/strong> it must be open at least an hour before<\/strong> to start the tasting. In case the Montepulciano has been aged for a long time<\/strong> , therefore it is well aged, the bottle must also be opened two or three hours earlier<\/strong> to pour it into glasses.<\/p>\n

Food pairings<\/h2>\n

For his structure<\/strong> , for the persistence<\/strong> , due to its absolutely concrete organoleptic characteristics, the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo<\/strong> it goes perfectly with many dishes of special intensity<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Next to him he wants, therefore, first dishes<\/strong> elaborate and rich: from lasagna<\/strong> to stuffed pasta, to pasta<\/strong> alla chitarra with meat sauce sauce and with little balls<\/strong> . It is perfect to combine with the precious aromaticity of black truffle<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

It goes perfectly with the red meats<\/strong> , cooked on the grill or in the oven, with the pork meat<\/strong> , with the pork<\/strong> , with the game<\/strong> , with tasty side dishes like i artichokes<\/strong> , with all the typical regional recipes that put flavor first. It is, therefore, excellent together with a plate of sheep alla<\/strong> callara<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

It goes very well with a cutting board of traditional cured meats<\/strong> and full-flavored and long-lasting cheeses<\/strong> seasoning<\/strong> and for those who want to experiment, with the certainty of a more than positive final result, it is advisable to savor it together with salmon or swordfish<\/strong> , types of fish that offer a full taste to the palate.<\/p>\n

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