Podere Castorani - Cadetto - 2020
Podere Castorani - Cadetto - 2020
Producer
Country
Italy
Region
Abruzzo
Appellation
Montepulciano D'abruzzo
UPC
0 15643 25393 5
0 15643 62552 7
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83047-20
83047A-20
Estate
With over 200 years of history Podere Castorani spreads across 75 acres of lush countryside in the province of Pescara, Italy, between Majella National Park and the Adriatic Sea. The estate’s principal grape varieties are Montepulciano d'Abruzzo in red and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo in white. The partners regularly test new grape varieties in a perpetual search for the fullest expression of the terroir. At Podere Castorani, their pursuit of excellence can only be satisfied through respect for traditional expertise. In 1999, Formula 1 driver Jarno Trulli decided to fully commit himself to coaxing the iconic Castorani estate back to life, with the help of his friends. They worked painstakingly together, and in harmony with nature, the thirty-year-old vines grew organically. What is interesting about Podere Castorani is the way Jarno and Lucio have joined new technology and long-lasting traditions in their wine making process.
Vinification
Hand harvested in October the grapes are fermented with manual pump-overs to improve the extraction of the color and the varietal aromas. Maceration takes place for 14 days in concrete tanks after which the wine is aged for 24 months.
Technical Data
Alcohol volume: 13% vol.
Variety: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 100%.
Training system: traditional overhead trellis system "pergola" of Abruzzo region.
Yield per hectare: 12 t/ha.
Harvest: by hand in October, accurate grape selection.
Vinification: fermentation a 28º C with frequent pump-over "délestages", and maceration for over 14 days in 150 hl vats.
Malolactic Fermentation: complete.
Ageing: 12 months in concrete tank.
Variety: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 100%.
Training system: traditional overhead trellis system "pergola" of Abruzzo region.
Yield per hectare: 12 t/ha.
Harvest: by hand in October, accurate grape selection.
Vinification: fermentation a 28º C with frequent pump-over "délestages", and maceration for over 14 days in 150 hl vats.
Malolactic Fermentation: complete.
Ageing: 12 months in concrete tank.
Tasting Notes
The nose has the earthy, umami feel of damp soil, pepper, graphite, coffee grinds, black olives, and tart blackberries, while the palate is headlined by sweeter blackberries and ripe black cherries, before a unifying finish of coffee and bitter chocolate. Waves of acid wash over the tongue throughout.
Food Pairing
Pasta dishes with rich meat sauces, pizza or skewers.