Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 'Lui' Terraviva 2020

The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo "Lui" from Tenuta Terraviva is one of the most important and representative labels of the winery, which cultivates vines following the principles of organic farming and environmental sustainability. It is an intense and rich wine, made with the most widespread red grape variety in the region, a true icon of Abruzzo viticulture. The partial aging in wood softens the youthful exuberance of the Montepulciano, without compromising its rich and dense fruit. It is a perfect red to pair with roasts, oven-baked lamb, mixed grills, and grilled meats.

The red Montepulciano d'Abruzzo "Lui" is born in one of the most interesting realities of the Abruzzo wine scene. Tenuta Terraviva is located in Tortoreto, in a hilly area a few kilometers from the sea. The Mediterranean climate and the mild breezes of the Adriatic allow the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo to mature perfectly with a rich and elegant aromatic profile. The wine is made from the best hand-picked grapes harvested towards the end of October. The fermentation takes place in a spontaneous manner using only indigenous yeasts, in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 28 °C, with a maceration on the skins for a couple of weeks. The wine ages for a period of 18 months, 50% in steel tanks, while the rest of the mass in used French oak barriques or large barrels. Before being released on the market, it completes the aging with 6 months in bottle.

The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo "Lui" from Tenuta Terraviva is the classic red of the territory, the one that best represents its history and vocation. To the eye, it presents a rather intense and dark ruby red color. The olfactory profile is characterized by rich and intense aromas, opening with notes of ripe cherry, red-fleshed plum, blackberry, small dark berry fruits, accompanied by hints of oriental spices and herbal notes. On the palate, it has a good body, with an important tannic texture well integrated with the fruit, dense and satisfying. The sip is broad and long, with a very persistent finish and good freshness. A bottle suitable for those who love structured, powerful, intense, and long-lived reds.