Pietrantonj Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo “Arboreo” D.O.C.

THE PRODUCER : Italo Pietrantonj

THE CHARACTERISTICS:

Region: Abruzzo

Denomination: Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

Grape-variety: 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Alcohol: 12.5%

Vintage: 2021

Harvest time: Mid to late October.

Production Gentle pressing of the clusters, cryomaceration on the skins to extract fruit aromas and varietal characteristics of the montepulciano grape, followed by static cold-settling of the must, then controlled-temperature fermentation, followed by maturation in stainless steel.

Color: The wine appears a lively cherry red.

Nose: The nose exhibits lovely floral and fruit fragrances, redolent of violets and pungent underbrush.

Taste The palate is crisp, refreshing, and quite smooth, with a classic hint of almond on the finish.