Ruggito Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC

Az. Agr. Buzzarone is more than a winery, it is the realisation of a dream that with great courage has been carried forward since 2015, building on the legacy of the grandfather with the aim of enhancing the territory's identity, and this is how Ruggito Montepulciano dâAbruzzo DOC Ruggito Montepulciano dâAbruzzo DOC came to be. We are located in the hamlet of Castelferrato, in the province of Chieti. The soils of our hills are mostly medium-textured clay and rich in nutrients. Here, it can truly be said that nature has been extremely generous. On one side, the proximity to Monte Majella brings significant temperature swings. On the other, the body of water helps to moderate the air. Finally, the sea breeze from the Adriatic contributes to the salinity and minerality that characterise our wines. To cultivate our land we follow organic farming philosophy. We follow the natural rhythm without forcing anything. We keep our fields covered with grass, thus also preventing soil erosion. Sustainability is important to us, and we use only naturally derived products. In everything we do we prioritise quality over quantity. In the cellar: Here too the philosophy is the same: we pursue non-invasive practices. Vinification follows traditional artisanal production methods, enhanced by modern winemaking knowledge. The wine is then refined solely through the bâtonnage practice. A practice that enriches its complexity, extends its longevity, and highlights its natural organoleptic characteristics. We carry on the family tradition that has always embraced the art of winemaking. Our wines, native to Abruzzo, are single-varietal vinified. They are made using only steel, for maximum varietal and territorial expression.

Technical sheet: Ruggito Montepulciano dâAbruzzo DOC

PRODUCTION AREA: Castelferrato - Torrevecchia Teatina SOIL: medium-textured clay_120 metres above sea level â flat TRAINING SYSTEM: Abruzzese Pergola â 110 quintals/ha HARVEST The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand into crates, in the month of October. Destemming of the grapes and fermentation with skin maceration in steel at controlled temperature, drawn off at the end of alcoholic fermentation. GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Montepulciano ALCOHOL CONTENT/ ALCOHOL CONTENT 14.5%vol. TYPE: still red wine Organic PRODUCT TASTING NOTES: Violet-red colour. On the nose spicy notes softened by ripe red fruit. On the palate tannic and structured, softening to leave a dry finish. Excellent when young, it expresses itself best from 3 years onwards. SERVING TEMPERATURE/ SERVING TEMPERATURE 18°/20°C Pairings: made with the Montepulciano grape variety with its fruity and spicy notes. A beautiful ruby red with violet hues, it is a wine characterised by dense, soft tannins. It pairs well with baked pasta, cheeses, eggs with sauce. Excellent with roast pork, spiced meats with long cooking times, and with sheep meat. AWARDS: Quality-Price Award Gambero Rosso Berebene 2024