€12.95
Avegiano Montepulciano Red
Producer: Bove
Country of Origin: Italy
Bottle size: 75cl
Alc: 12.0%
Cork closure
Tasting Note: Full-bodied but smooth with a typical liquorice aftertaste and a bouquet reminiscent of wild berries .
The Apennines rise to their peak in the 9,000 foot Gran Sasso, which
towers over L’Aquila (The Eagle), the capital of the Abruzzi. Mountains
only fall away close to the sea, where Pescara is the principal town.
Close as it is to Rome, the Abruzzi is a simple region of farmers and
shepherds and has only 3 DOC appellation wines based on the
Montepulciano and Trebbiano grapes.The native red Montepulciano grape
(not to be confused with the town of that name in Tuscany where Vino
Nobile is made) is a vine of undeniable distinction, even if its
inherent class is not as widely acclaimed as it deserves to be. In
parts of the Abruzzi, mainly in the north, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
becomes a red wine of irresistible character - full-bodied, even
robust, with a capacity to age but with such supple smoothness that it
can be eminently drinkable even when young. The Trebbiano is based on
the prolific Tuscan variety, which makes light wines of subtle aroma
and flavour.The winery and vineyards of Vinicola Bove are located near
Avezzano, south of Aquila near the National Park. Founded in 1930 with
the acquisition of a farm consisting of 30 hectares of vineyards but
the main development of the company took place in 1960 when Eleuterio
Bove built a new winery. Today Eleuterio together with his son Dario
produce wines from 100 hectares of vineyards, partly owned by the
family and partly from long term growers whose vineyards are managed by
the family. Bove export to over 20 countries and heir wines have gained
numerous awards at home and abroad.
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