Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Cerasuolo “Colle Morino”

Typology: Rosé Wine
Area: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Vine: MONTEPULCIANO 100%

Vineyards characteristics

Location: Pineto, Atri and Roseto degli Abruzzi, Scerne, S.Margherita and Casal Thaulero Villages. Colle Morino, Passo Madama and Colle della Corte vineyards.
Extension: About 35 Hectares
Altitude: 50-250 mt. high on sea
Direction: various directions
Soil: Alluvial - Sandy silt
Growing system: "Filare"
Density: 4.000 plants / hectare
Vineyard age: 5-15 years
Average production: 90 Hl./ Hectare
Harvest: Hand harvested

Physical and chemical analysis

Title of alcohol: 13,5 % Vol.
Free sulphur: 40 mg/lt.
Total sulphur: 135 mg/lt.
Total acidity: 5,30 gr./lt.
Sugar residual: 3,5 gr./lt.
pH: 3,60

Winemaking
Harvest of grapes in small cases. Destemming and soft pressing. Soon after fermentation start, selection and separation of must on vats.
Fermentation of must with controlled temperature keptfrom 18° to 19°C.
Decanting and refining on its fine dregs for 60 days.