Wine Name: Marchesi de’ Cordano Santinumi Riserva D.O.C.
Production Details:
Production Area: Loreto Aprutino (PE), Abruzzo, Italy
Designation of Origin: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo D.O.C.
Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
Vineyard Method: Tendone method
Plantation Year: 1978
Exposure: South – South-East
Altitude: 306 meters above sea level
Plant Density: 1,660 plants per hectare
Yield: Approximately 4 kilograms per plant
Winemaking Process:
Harvesting Period: From 5th to 10th November
Vinification:
A short withering period
Extended skin contact (20–22 days) with pump-overs in air
Must is settled in large barrels
Aging:
12 months in 25‑hectoliter barrels
Followed by an additional 12 months aging in a barrique
Finally, the wine rests in bottles for 12 months
Chemical & Sensory Characteristics:
Alcohol: 15% Vol.
Optimal Drinking Window: 8–10 years from release
Color: Ruby red
Aroma (Nose): Complex and evolving; features fruity and flowery nuances reminiscent of small wild berries, red flowers, and cherry
Taste (Palate): Warm, balanced, and tannic with spicy nuances derived from the barrique aging
Food Pairing: Pairs excellently with lamb meat
Cheese Pairing: Recommended with 18‑month‑aged Abruzzo pecorino cheese
Serving Temperature: 18°–20°C