NOTES FANTINI Montepulciano, Casale Vecchio Lot Twenty Three, Organic

VARIETAL VINIFICATION Montepulciano 100 Organic Extraction of the must for 10 use of “FARNESE SELECTION” yeasts. During COLOR the first days, fermentation at low Red temperature allows a good extraction of polyphenols, responsible for the PRODUCTION AREA red color of the wine. Then control of Colonnella , , the temperature at 27°C. Malolactic e . fermentation and ageing in American wood barriques for about 6 months. VINEYARDS The vineyards are situated around the BEST SERVED WITH town of Roseto degli Abruzzi on the Perfect with rich main courses and Adriatic coast of the region. meat Facing south east, vines are planted on a mix of clay and limestone soils WINEMAKERS and are trained on both Guyot and Rino Santeusanio and Francesco De Pergola systems. Santis SENSORY FEATURES SERVING TEMPERATURE Ruby red with garnet hues; the 16 - 18°C bouquet is intense, fruity, persistent, with notes of dried flowers, spice, ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE licorice, marasca cherries full body, 13% rich flavors consistent with nose.

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Fantini Casale Vecchio Lot 23 Montepulciano D’abruzzo 2019 Rated 88 Pts & 4 Stars & TOP 50 Value Picks Organic/ Biodynamic, Steve Thurlow, WineAlign, August 17, 2020 “This is a fine inexpensive quite complex red from the south of with delicate aromas of blackberry and cassis fruit with lemon and sweet herbal tones. It is midweight and juicy with a soft tannic and acidic structure. The length is very good but it is a little tart on the finish. Try with tomato sauces or bbq meats doused with lemon juice.”

Fantini Casale Vecchio Lot 23 Montepulciano D’abruzzo 2018 Rated 94, Luca Maroni, June 22, 2020

Fantini Casale Vecchio Lot 23 Montepulciano D’abruzzo 2016 Rated 95, Luca Maroni, June 7, 2018

Fantini Casale Vecchio Lot 23 Montepulciano D’abruzzo 2015 Rated 88, Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, 2017 “Hints black licorice and tarry mineral underscore flavors of crème de cassis, toast and dried thyme in this stylish, medium-bodied version. Light, taut tannins show on the balanced finish. Drink now through 2022.”

Farnese Casale Vecchio ‘Lot Twenty Three’ Montepulciano 2015 Rated 3.5 Stars, Lisa Isabelle, winecurrent.com, March 13, 2017 “100% Montepulciano grapes were used to produce this compelling, good-value red. Its deep purple colour announces concentrated aromas of black berry fruit, spice, sweet tobacco and lavender. Dry, medium-full bodied with lush texture, the dark fruit and spice replay on the palate and through the medium-long finish. Pair with a hearty meat- based pasta dish.”

Farnese Casale Vecchio Montepulciano 2015 Bronze Medal & Best Value, Intervin 2016/2017

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