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Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC - Tralcetto - Zaccagnini 2024

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Zaccagnini
Name	Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC
Variety	Montepulciano
Vintage	2024
Gradation	12.0%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Fruity, floral, cherry notes
Vinification method	Fermentation at controlled temperature
Region	Abruzzo
Country	Italy
Type	Rosé
Aging	Aging on the lees in stainless steel tanks until bottling
Type of cask	Stainless steel
Color	Cherry pink
Serving temperature	10-12°C
Recommended consumption	Within 2 years
Pairing	Appetizers, first courses, white meats

Description

The Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC "Tralcetto" by Zaccagnini is a rosé wine that immediately catches the eye with its bright and lively color. This wine stands out for its fresh and fruity aromatic profile, featuring notes of cherry, raspberry, and a light nuance of roses, highlighting the typical characteristics of the Montepulciano grape variety from which it is produced.

In the glass, Tralcetto displays a beautiful cerasuolo pink hue, achieved through brief skin contact with the must, a technique that extracts color and aromas while maintaining a light structure. On the palate, the wine has a pleasantly fresh entry, followed by good acidity that supports a balanced structure. This Cerasuolo is notable for its clean taste, where the fruit evolves in perfect harmony with a light mineral component that extends its persistence.

Ideally served chilled, Tralcetto pairs wonderfully with light appetizers, fish dishes, or as an aperitif. It is also surprisingly versatile, capable of accompanying medium-bodied dishes, including those from the Abruzzese cuisine such as arrosticini.

From a winemaking perspective, Zaccagnini follows careful practices to preserve the varietal and territorial characteristics of Montepulciano, using techniques that enhance the wine's freshness and accessibility from a young age.

In short, this Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC "Tralcetto" by Zaccagnini represents an excellent example of how elegance and accessibility can coexist in a rosé, offering an extremely pleasant and versatile drink.

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How to serve

Glass:

Medium opening goblet

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Serve to:

6-10°C

When to drink it:

This wine is good immediately but you can age it for 1-2 years

Production area

Abruzzo

The winery

Cantina Zaccagnini – Winery in Abruzzo

Discover the story and wines of Cantina Zaccagnini.

An Abruzzo-based winery focused on indigenous varieties (particularly Montepulciano), known for the "Tralcetto" range with the distinctive vine twig attached to the bottles and for the integration of wine and art.

Region: Abruzzo

Country: Italia

Founded: 1978

Grapes: Montepulciano, Pecorino, Trebbiano, Pinot Grigio, Passerina, Cabernet Franc

Iconic "Tralcetto" line with a vine sprig affixed to the bottle. Strong focus on Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and other native grape varieties. Managing approximately 300 hectares of vineyards in the hills of Pescara. Integration with the Argea Group Exhibition space and art collection at the winery, cultural activities initiated in the 1980s.

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Winery history

The winery was established as a family-run business in Bolognano and over time has developed a strong territorial identity centered on native Abruzzo grape varieties and the emblematic "Tralcetto". The company website and promotional materials state that the modern history of the estate begins in 1978; documents from the Argea group cite an alternative date, so public sources disagree on the exact year of foundation. In 2023 Cantina Zaccagnini joined the Argea group; the estate is also known for having transformed its cellar spaces into a venue for art since the 1980s.

Production philosophy

Highlighting the Abruzzo region and its native grape varieties with an approach that blends tradition and modern techniques, the brand also conveys a strong artistic sensibility, presenting visual culture as an integral part of the wine experience.

Terroir and vineyards

The vineyards are located on the hills of Pescara in Abruzzo, in a territory that ranges from the Apennine Mountains to the Adriatic coast. The estate reports vineyards distributed across the Colli Pescaresi with microclimatic conditions moderated by mountain breezes.