Description
Abruzzo, Italy
Masseria Coste di Brenta was established in 2004 in Lanciano, Abruzzo by Augusto Tano and Anna Giovanna di Ludovico. It is situated between the Adriatic Sea and the Maiella mountains. They practice organic farming and viniculture. Although it is a blossoming company, it brings with it the experience and love for the land, passed down from generations. In an area known for estates that produce large bottle quantities this estate produces under 100,000 bottles annually.
Coste di Brenta Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a delightful dry red from the Abruzzo region of southern Italy made of 100% Montepulciano. This wine is made using organic practices and uses no herbicides or pesticides. The 20-year-old vines on a southerly exposure sit at 200 m asl. The soils are a mix of calcareous clay and a bit of obsidian. Hand harvested grapes sit on the skins for 20 days and are then is vinified in stainless steel and aged for one year with bottles aging for at least 3 months. On the nose it expresses red fruit, plums and jam. On the palate it is medium-full bodied and structured with soft tannins and hints of cherry and red raspberry.
Coste di Brenta Montepulciano d’Abruzzo pairs nicely with pizza, lasagna, burgers, grilled vegetables, and aged cheeses.