Opi Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva Colline Teramane

100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Fantini OPI Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG is ruby red with garnet reflections and has an intense, persistent, spicy bouquet with hints of chocolate and goudron that never overwhelm the succulent fruit. Great structure and tannins, very well balanced.

“The goal of the winery is to produce wines that are an excellent value and quality and can be enjoyed by all wine aficionados.”

Tech Sheet All wines

Wine exported to

USA

Grape Varieties:

100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Fermentation container:

Stainless steel

Length of alcoholic fermentation:

25 days

Type of yeast:

Selected yeast, locally harvested

Fermentation temperature:

27 °C (80.6 °F)

Length of maceration:

25 days

Malolactic fermentation:

Yes

Fining agent:

Bentonite

Aging containers:

Barrique

Container size:

225 liters

Container age:

50% new, 50% second use

Type of oak:

French and American

Bottling period:

May -June

Aging before bottling:

24 months

Aging in bottle:

2-6months

Closure:

Natural Cork

Organic:

Yes

Vineyard location:

From vineyards located in Tenuta Cantalupo and Notaresco

Vineyard size:

0.5 - 1 hectares (1.2 - 2.47 acres)

Soil composition:

Medium-textured limestone, and clay. The subsoil is composed of organic matter and rocks

Vine training:

Pergola (Tendone) and Guyot

Altitude:

100 meters (328 feet) above sea level

Vine density:

1,600-2,000 plant per hectare

Yield:

3-6 tons per hectare

Exposure:

Southern/southeastern

Age of vines:

25 years

Time of harvest:

Late October to early November

Total yearly production (in bottles):

40,000 bottles per year

Tasting notes:

Ruby red with garnet reflections and an intense, persistent, spicy bouquet with hints of chocolate and goudron that never overwhelm the succulent fruit. Great structure and tannins, very well balanced.