VESTINI
 
The Vestini were an ancient people who inhabited what is now the Abruzzi region of Italy. Even during Roman times they were noted for the excellent wine produced on their rolling hills facing the Adriatic Sea. Today, the winemaking in this region is experiencing a renaissance and achieving a worldwide reputation. Lorenzo Scarpone, the owner of Villa Italia, is a descendent of Abruzzi’s ancient Vestini. Lorenzo grew up on his family’s farm and still maintains contact with the local growers. These growers have been the source for Villa Italia's own private label wines known as Vestini.
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO  Vestini
 
 
Vestini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is very dark in color and full in body with excellent ripe fruit and attractive earthy flavors. “This is a fruity, medium bodied Montepulciano, with a hint of tannin and good length. It has red currant, loganberry and herb aromas/flavors.” (Restaurant Wine, 9/01). Awarded 4 stars by Restaurant Wine’s 9/01 publication. It is the quintessential Italian red and great with virtually all pastas and pizzas.
APPELLATION: 

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo D.O.C.
VARIETALS:

100 % Montepulciano
VINEYARD:

Calcareous, clay-like terrain rich with microelements.
HARVEST: 

Mid-September harvest by hand of the most prized grapes of the vineyard.
VINIFICATION:

Grapes are destemmed and soft crushed. Fermented in stainless steel vats.
AGING:

Aged in Slovenian oak casks
PRODUCTION: 

17,000 case

 

 


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