Ursonia Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC)

Between the Mount Majella and the Adriatic Sea, we grow this elegant Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Terrain, microclimate, low yield and grapes selection create a wine which deeply tells of its origins.

Altitude of Vineyards: 432 mt. asl

Vineyards Exposure: the vineyards are excellently facing south, southeast

Soil Composition: mixed clayey-calcareous

Grapes: 100% Montepulciano

Number of vines per hectare: 3.600-8.000

Crop yield: 80 q/ha

Training System: spurred cordon/simple guyot

Harvest: handpicked, from 15 to 30 October

Fermentation: 70 to 150 hl. stainless steel vats, with daily pumpovers at a controlled temperature; maceration for 15-18 days

Elevage: French oak barrels of various capacities (from 2.25 to 7 hl.) for 18 months

Aging: bottle for at least 12 months

First Vintage: 1998

Awards

VINTAGE 2015:

• The Wine Advocate, Monica

• Larner: 93 Points

• Vinous – Antonio Galloni, Ian

• D’Agata: 92 Points

• James Suckling: 89 Points

• Due Bicchieri – Guida Gambero Rosso 2019

• Tre Stelle “Guida Vinibuoni d’Italia– Touring Club 2019”

• Guida ‘Vitae’ 2019 AIS: Tre Viti

• Guida Veronelli 2020: Tre Stelle

• Guida Bibenda 2019: 4 Grappoli

Vintage 2013:

• Merano Wine Festival - The Wine Hunter Award 2018 Rosso

• Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2018: Silver Medal

• CdV - Challenge International du Vin 2018 – Bronze Medal

• Gambero Rosso 2018 Guide: Tre Bicchieri

• Bibenda Guide 2018: 4 Grappoli

• Luca Maroni Annuario 2018: 90 points

• Wine Spectator: 90 points

• Vinous - Antonio Galloni: 92 points

Vintage 2010:

• Vinous - Antonio Galloni: 91 points

• Guida Vinibuoni d'Italia - Touring Club Italia: 4 Stars

• Wine Enthusiast: 87 points

• Bibenda Guide 2017: 4 Grappoli

VINTAGE 2004:

• The Wine Advocate: 93 Points

VINTAGE 2003:

• The Wine Advocate: 90 Points

VINTAGE 2001:

• The Wine Advocate: 91 Points

VINTAGE 1999:

• The Wine Advocate: 90 Points

• Wine Spectator: 88 Points

VINTAGE 1998:

• The Wine Advocate: 90 Points

• Wine Spectator: 86 Points

• Wine Enthusiast – 90 Points

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