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Technical information
- Producer
- Velenosi
- Name
- Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
- Variety
- Montepulciano
- Gradation
- 13.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, plum notes
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation, skin maceration
- Aging
- 6-12 months
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 5 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, roasts, aged cheeses
- Region
- Abruzzo
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Abruzzo
- Type
- Red wine
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The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC from Velenosi is a red wine that embodies the tradition and excellence of Abruzzo winemaking. This wine is produced exclusively from carefully selected Montepulciano grapes from the Velenosi winery's vineyards, located in the heart of the Abruzzo region.
Visually, it presents an intense ruby red color, hinting at the aromatic richness that characterizes it. On the nose, the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC from Velenosi offers a complex and enveloping bouquet, with notes of ripe red fruits such as cherries and plums, enriched with hints of spices and a light touch of vanilla due to the aging in wood.
On the palate, the wine is robust and well-structured. The entry is smooth, with a pleasant acidity that balances the tannic richness. The flavors of ripe fruit blend harmoniously with hints of chocolate and coffee, leaving room for a long and persistent finish.
Ideal for accompanying robust Italian dishes like roasts, game, and aged cheeses, the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC from Velenosi is a wine that expresses the Abruzzo terroir with elegance and power. Serve at a temperature of around 18°C to enhance all its qualities.
The Velenosi winery has masterfully interpreted the potential of the Abruzzo territory with passion and dedication, producing a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC that is a true pride of this illustrious Italian wine-growing area.
Visually, it presents an intense ruby red color, hinting at the aromatic richness that characterizes it. On the nose, the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC from Velenosi offers a complex and enveloping bouquet, with notes of ripe red fruits such as cherries and plums, enriched with hints of spices and a light touch of vanilla due to the aging in wood.
On the palate, the wine is robust and well-structured. The entry is smooth, with a pleasant acidity that balances the tannic richness. The flavors of ripe fruit blend harmoniously with hints of chocolate and coffee, leaving room for a long and persistent finish.
Ideal for accompanying robust Italian dishes like roasts, game, and aged cheeses, the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC from Velenosi is a wine that expresses the Abruzzo terroir with elegance and power. Serve at a temperature of around 18°C to enhance all its qualities.
The Velenosi winery has masterfully interpreted the potential of the Abruzzo territory with passion and dedication, producing a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC that is a true pride of this illustrious Italian wine-growing area.
The winery
Velenosi Vini
MarcheItaliaSince 1984
A winery in Ascoli Piceno (Marche) producing wines from the Marche and Abruzzo. Family-run and known for its focus on indigenous grape varieties, it offers a range spanning white and red wines, sparkling wines and sweet wines.
- Grape varieties
- Passerina, Pecorino, Verdicchio, Trebbiano, Chardonnay, Moscato Bianco, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Lacrima, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Nero
- Founded in 1984 by Angela and Ercole Velenosi.
- Based in Ascoli Piceno, with vineyards spread across the Piceno area and surrounding areas.
- Wide selection: indigenous white wines, reds and sparkling wines. An organic line is also available.
- Vineyard area reported at approximately 33 hectares.
- Indicative production stated on the official website: approximately 2,500,000 bottles.
The story
Founded in the late 1980s by Angela and Ercole Velenosi, the winery grew with the addition of partners and technical consultants and today combines artisanal methods with modern technologies. From its base in Ascoli Piceno, the winery's operations have expanded across several estates in the area, and it has established an international presence supported by ongoing communication and collaboration with external oenologists.
Production philosophy
The winery states it sees wine as an artistic value born from the balance between tradition and innovation: respect for natural rhythms, careful work in the vineyard and cellar, and continuous research to produce clean wines recognizable for their territorial character.
Terroir and vineyards
Headquarters and winery in Ascoli Piceno, with vineyards distributed across the hills of the Piceno and neighbouring areas, on soils typical of the Adriatic belt with clay and rock fragments.
