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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Torre Zambra 'Madia' 2017

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Torre Zambra's 2017 "Madia" bottling offers a classic, early-drinking style of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from the rolling hills of Villamagna. This lush red showcases focused flavors of black plum, violet, licorice, and earth that complement its firm yet balanced, medium-bodied structure. Enjoy a generous glass today with spaghetti bolognese, mushroom-cheddar burgers, or an herb-rubbed pork loin roasted to perfection.

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Tech Notes Wine Details James Suckling Vinous Media
Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalMontepulciano
Vintage2017
GrapeMontepulciano
CountryItaly
AppellationMontepulciano d'Abruzzo
RegionAbruzzo
Alcohol Content13.00%
By Torre Zambra
Madia Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC

Terroir
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo "Madia" is a perfect example of traditional Abruzzese wine. The deep, intense, pitch-black hue, with its typical purplish glints, is due to Montepulciano grape, rigorously selected on the hills of Villamagna in Abruzzo, at an altitude of about 200 meters. The unique south-west aspect of the vines and the limestone and clay soils, together with a lucky position between seas and mountains, and yields per hectare kept under 140 quintals, guarantee the excellent structure and good organoleptic complexity of this enjoyable red wine. The grapes are picked in the first ten days of October, and consequently, the maceration in steel tanks at controlled temperature allows us to extract the color from the skins. The wine then matures for a year in steel vats, and after the refinement continues for three months in the bottle.

Tasting Notes
Ruby red color, with purplish glints. The clean nose profile shows berry fruit scents and jam aromas, with hints of violet and bitter liquorice in the finish. The wine is supple and warm, well-balanced, firm, and pleasantly lasting in the mouth. It is an ideal food wine, perfect to pair with a wide range of dishes, easily drinkable, and enjoyable.

Production Data
Designation: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Varietal: 100% Montepulciano
Training System: Pergola
Yield per Hectare: 140 quintals
Harvest Period: First ten days of October
Production: Maceration on the skins
Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks at 28-30 degrees C
Ageing: In steel vats for 12 months and bottle for three months
Cellaring Potential: 5 years
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TORRE ZAMBRA MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO MADIA 2017
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Country: Italy
Region: Abruzzo
Vintage: 2017
Score: 92
This is a wonderful Montepulciano that shows pure lavender and violet character, in addition to citrus and fresh herbs. Medium to full body, very dialed-in fruit and polished tannins and a medium, vibrant finish. Great value! Drink now.
Torre Zambra 2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Madia
Points: 87
Abruzzo, Abruzzo
Red wine from Italy
Drinking window: 2019-2020
Good full ruby. Reduced aromas of dark fruits and smoke. Big and vibrant, but a bit simple, showing moderate concentration and definition to the red fruit and herbal flavors. Finishes with slightly tough tannins. Ian D'Agata. Tasting date: July 2019