2019 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Riserva

Praesidium, 2019 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Riserva

Producer

Praesidium

Vintage

2019

Region

Italy

Appellation

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Cuvée

Riserva

Varietal

Montepulciano dAbruzzo

Farming

Natural farming

Vinification

Indigenous yeast fermented, Large format barrel aged, Stainless Steel Vat aged

Soil Type

Chalky Limestone, Clay

30+ year old vines planted in calcareous silty clay soils rich in sandstone. 400 meters elevation.
Minimum 2 week maceration & fermentation on the skins. After press, aged 2 years in stainless steel tanks followed by another 2 years in large format Slovanian oak ovals.
Aromas of herbs and garrigue lead into a very dark wine showing plums and black currants. Tannins are both rustic and firm, making this a wine for the ages. For near-term drinking, decanting is definitely advised and this will go well with hearty roasted meats and dark braise dishes.