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PUGLIA I.G.P. RED
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- MONTERO comes from the union of the terms Montepulciano and San Severo and want to emphasize the strong link of this important grape variety to our area.
The MONTERO is one of the first labels marketed by our company in the 1960s. In the blend, besides the Montepulciano, a small part of Cabernet Sauvignon helps to soften vigorous tannins and give more complex aromas.
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Appellation: PUGLIA I.G.P. RED
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Grapes: Montepulciano 90% Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
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Production area: “Coppanetta” estate – San Severo countryside
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Vineyards: 9 Ha. planted in 1973 with a density of 1.800 vines/Ha.
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Training system: pergola pugliese
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Soil: clay and limestone
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Yield: 80 q.li/Ha
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Winemaking and ageing: Gentle grape pressing , submerged-cap maceration with controlled temperature. The wine , before bottling, is aged in steel and after in barrique for 6 months
- MONTERO comes from the union of the terms Montepulciano and San Severo and want to emphasize the strong link of this important grape variety to our area.
