Wine from Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

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The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo region of Italy crafts Montepulciano wines, and blankets a portion from Abruzzo to the Adriatic Sea. The lush region boasts of mountain ranges, with almost 70 percent of the region covered in stony mountains and peaks. The grapes planted in the mountainous terrain thrive in soil that contains a high level of clay, and they grow extremely well due to the sun and the wind that comes from the sea. Four areas of the region create the Montepulciano wine, and an area of the region called L’Aquila is known for a nice rose wine. The DOC region boasted over around 20,000 acres of vineyards in the year 2004, and the following year, the region produced over 500,000 hectoliters of their prized wines. The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo was given DOC status in the late 1960’s and it blankets roughly 80 miles through central Italy. Most wines crafted in the region are made in the hills and coastal regions since a good portion of the terrain in the region are filled with mountain ranges. A portion of the land lies in the center of the region, which winemakers have been seeking to improve the quality of their wines. It is noted that the techniques in that region have improved over the years.

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Aalto P.S. Pagos Seleccionados Tinto 2019

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Aalto P.S. Pagos Seleccionados Tinto is made from 100 percent Tempranillo.

Climatic conditions

The farming year began with a mild autumn and little precipitation. A very dry winter started with -9ºC reaching at the end higher temperatures than normal for that time of the year. Spring and summer characterized by little rain, only some rain showers in July and late August avoided the hydric stress of the vines. The vegetative cycle of the vine developed with big variations of temperatures, alternating warm and atypical low temperatures of 4ºC for mid-June. The ripening of the grapes happened under very good conditions and the harvest started on 24th September 2019.

Grape origin

100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) primarily from very old vines – 60 to 90 years old – from selected plots in La Horra and La Aguilera. The harvest was done by hand, in small boxes of 15 kilos that are thoroughly inspected, bunch by bunch, on the selection table.

Tasting notes

Purple red color. On the nose we perceive good dark fruit intensity and elegant spicy hints. On the palate it is fresh and dense with enveloping tannins. AALTO PS 2019 is a long, intense and full of nuances wine that will benefit from a time in the bottle.