The 2021 Cocciapazza Riserva MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO BIO* is a still red wine produced by TORRE DEI BEATI in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It comes from vineyards located 250 metres above sea level with clay and limestone soil, this organic DOC wine expresses the authentic identity of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, thanks to vinification in steel with cold pre-maceration and a maceration period of 30 days. The grapes are hand-picked in crates and carefully selected to ensure the highest quality. Vintage: 2021 Alcohol content: 14.5 Winery: Pergola abruzzese Harvest/Vintage: Hand-picked in crates in stages, followed by sorting on a manual selection table. Organoleptic notes: Very deep and dense ruby red colour. The typical red fruit of Montepulciano, here particularly broad and ripe, in perfect balance with the rich spiciness of black pepper and liquorice, and enriched by typical balsamic notes, chocolate and tobacco. Excellent structure and volume in the mouth, characterised by well-present tannins that are very soft and evolved, of great maturity; rich and caressing in the finish, with a very long persistence in the mouth. Soil: Clay, limestone Vineyard: Area 2ha – 1600 vines/ha – planting distance 2.50×2.50 – altitude 250m above sea level. Vinification/Aging: In steel with cold pre-maceration and a total maceration of 30 days. Yield per hectare: 65 q.li/Ha A wine of great structure and personality that lends itself to multiple gastronomic pairings. Ideal for those who wish to discover the excellence of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo in organic form, the 2021 Cocciapazza Riserva invites a conscious and refined tasting, perfect for moments of conviviality or to enrich one's personal cellar.