2017 Valle Reale Montepulciano d'Abruzzo "Vigneto di Popoli", Abruzzo, Italy
ABOUT THIS WINE
Because of its unique location, Valle Reale has redefined Montepulciano dâAbruzzo: at 1,100+ feet above sea level, Valle Realeâs vineyards are nestled into one of Italyâs most beautiful national parks. This rich wine is made from 100% Montepulciano dâAbruzzo grown in the oldest estate vineyards on soils rich in chalk, clay and pebbles. Harvested by hand in November, the grapes are gently pressed and macerated with the skins for ten days to ensure ideal color concentration and structure.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Valle Reale was founded in 2000 with the goal of producing world-class wines. Working primarily with the Montepulciano varietal, the Pizzolo family strives to make wines that highlight the grapeâs intrinsic qualities: strength, exuberance, vitality, color, elegance, balance and depth. The process begins with the careful selection of clones that are best suited to Valle Realeâs soil and climate, and therefore best express the distinct characteristics of the varietal. Their success is evident in the young, vibrant DOC base wine, and even more so in the cru, a new benchmark for Montepulciano dâAbruzzo.
Located in the green heart of Abruzzo, Valle Realeâs vineyards are situated inside one of Italyâs most beautiful national parks. This is a wild paradise, with deep gorges carved by glaciers, crystal-clear springs and a diverse array of flora and fauna. Valle Reale is one of the few wine-producing estates in this area of pristine beauty. The topography and climate of this part of Abruzzo is completely different from the rest of the region and unique within central Italy. The vineyards have thin soils rich in limestone, with a light base of clay and sand. The proximity to the Gran Sasso mountain range, and the altitude of the estate itself, create wide fluctuations in temperature between day and night.
The grapes grown at Valle Reale take advantage of constant cool breezes that ensure good ventilation and minimize humidity â ideal for the development of fine aromas. Perfect ripening temperatures are reached only in late fall when the first snow whitens Mount Morrone. The geographic and climatic peculiarities of this area are reflected in the wines, which are characterized by the trademarks of fully mature fruit: fresh, elegant perfume and aromatic complexity.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
Because of its unique location, Valle Reale has redefined Montepulciano dâAbruzzo: at 1,100+ feet above sea level, Valle Realeâs vineyards are nestled into one of Italyâs most beautiful national parks. This rich wine is made from 100% Montepulciano dâAbruzzo grown in the oldest estate vineyards on soils rich in chalk, clay and pebbles. Harvested by hand in November, the grapes are gently pressed and macerated with the skins for ten days to ensure ideal color concentration and structure.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Valle Reale was founded in 2000 with the goal of producing world-class wines. Working primarily with the Montepulciano varietal, the Pizzolo family strives to make wines that highlight the grapeâs intrinsic qualities: strength, exuberance, vitality, color, elegance, balance and depth. The process begins with the careful selection of clones that are best suited to Valle Realeâs soil and climate, and therefore best express the distinct characteristics of the varietal. Their success is evident in the young, vibrant DOC base wine, and even more so in the cru, a new benchmark for Montepulciano dâAbruzzo.
Located in the green heart of Abruzzo, Valle Realeâs vineyards are situated inside one of Italyâs most beautiful national parks. This is a wild paradise, with deep gorges carved by glaciers, crystal-clear springs and a diverse array of flora and fauna. Valle Reale is one of the few wine-producing estates in this area of pristine beauty. The topography and climate of this part of Abruzzo is completely different from the rest of the region and unique within central Italy. The vineyards have thin soils rich in limestone, with a light base of clay and sand. The proximity to the Gran Sasso mountain range, and the altitude of the estate itself, create wide fluctuations in temperature between day and night.
The grapes grown at Valle Reale take advantage of constant cool breezes that ensure good ventilation and minimize humidity â ideal for the development of fine aromas. Perfect ripening temperatures are reached only in late fall when the first snow whitens Mount Morrone. The geographic and climatic peculiarities of this area are reflected in the wines, which are characterized by the trademarks of fully mature fruit: fresh, elegant perfume and aromatic complexity.
