OINOS

Tasting notes:
Colour: intense red with strong ruby hue;
Nose: refined scents of blackcurrant, ripe prune, mature plum. Intense and fruity
with notes of coffee, chocolate and vanilla.
Flavour: Full and elegant on the palate; followed by a warm lingering sensation
of thick texture. The tannins of the wood and wine are softened by alcohol and
refreshed by a light acidity.
Pairings: it matches well-structured first courses, barbecued meats, mature
cheeses, eggs, game, red meats in general
Technical sheet
Type of wine: Red still
Classification : DOCG
Grape varieties: 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG – Colline teramane
Alcohol content: 14.50% vol
Production area: ABRUZZO; Tenuta Querce Grosse in Castilenti (Te)
Altitude: 250/300 meters above the sea level
Planting density: 5000 vines/hectare
Training system: Spur pruned cordon
Yield per hectare: 7 tons
Harvest period: October
Vinification: The grapes are destemmed and crushed; maceration on the
skins for 25 days; vacuum pressed
Fermentation temperature: 30° C
Ageing: 18 months in French oak barrels
Refining: 6 months in bottle; conserved in air-conditioned area
Storage: lying down in cool, dark surroundings
Ageing capacity: 8/10 years
Serving temperature: 18/20 °C