Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva 'Tralcetto' Zaccagnini 2021
The 'Tralcetto' by Zaccagnini is a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva vinified and aged only in steel and then matured for a long time in the bottle. Deep and persistent, it is characterized by strong fruity aromas that it releases, especially of red fruits, combined with more spicy notes of pepper and vanilla and a final touch of leather and tobacco. It pairs perfectly with strong and flavorful dishes, such as game
The Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva ‘Tralcetto’ is a label with a full and enveloping taste produced by the renowned winery Zaccagnini. This Montepulciano belongs to the ‘Tralcetto’ line, a range of wines presented with a very peculiar packaging, characterized by a small piece of vine shoot tied around the neck of the bottle. These shoots come from the pruning of the same Montepulciano vines and are hand-tied by the women of Bolognano, the municipality where the estate is located. The ‘Tralcetto’ has become the symbol of Zaccagnini worldwide, which with the new entry represented by the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva aims to further focus on this line that has made the brand known in the most important international markets.
Zaccagnini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ‘Tralcetto’ Riserva is made from only Montepulciano grapes grown in clayey soils of medium texture. The harvest is accompanied by a careful selection of the bunches, which are then pressed in stainless steel tanks for controlled temperature alcoholic fermentation with skin maceration. Once the fermentation process is completed, the wine is aged for about a year in small oak barrels, followed by at least another year of aging in the bottle before final commercialization.
The ‘Tralcetto’ Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva Zaccagnini has an intense ruby red color with garnet reflections. On the nose, vivid aromas of ripe fruits and spices such as blackberry, plum, black pepper, and vanilla emerge, combined with complex notes of tobacco and leather. The palate, full and enveloping, reveals a soft tannic structure and an important body, with a pleasant freshness balancing everything. In the finish, the fruity and spicy sensations perceived on the nose return.