Illuminati Zanna Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva 2018 750ml

Zanna Montepulciano Riserva is the winery's flagship wine, a 3 Bicchieri Award winner for many years in a row. Produced only in the best vintages, Zanna is made with a selection of grapes from old vines (45 years old on average) from a single vineyard, pergola-trained with monitored low production through green harvest. Vineyard Location: Controguerra The Zanna vineyard was the first planted by the estate but is one of the last to be harvested. After strong pruning and careful selection of grapes, it is produced only in the best of years. Maceration on the skins lasts 16 days at controlled temperature in stainless steel. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is transferred into Slavonian oak casks (2/3 years old, 25 hl in size) where it remains for 24 months, followed by 2 years in bottle. Grape varieties: Montepulciano Altitude: 287m ASL. Vineyard age: 45 years old on average Exposure: South Alcohol: 14.5% Tasting notes: Zanna is intense ruby red in color, turning garnet with time. There are hints of blackberry, berry fruits, and dried flowers on the nose. On the palate the wine has great texture and soft tannins, with an elegant and long finish. It will pair perfectly with red meat, game, truffles, and aged cheeses, particularly gorgonzola.