“Selezione Vecchie Vigne” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2009 (BIO)

Emidio Pepe | Abruzzo
Az. Agr. Emidio Pepe | Contrada Chiesi, 10 | IT 64010 Torano Nuovo

12112109 · 0,75 l · 198,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping5 units available
Limitation of 2 articles per customer

Ruby red in colour with violet reflections and a black core. Dark forest berries such as blackberries and mulberries on the nose, underpinned by warm undergrowth notes. Then ripe blood oranges and subtle cedar notes. On the palate, it is defined by flavours of liquorice, the tannins are close-knit and low-pore, reminiscent of the finest dark chocolate and control the generously juicy fruit with their delicate play. Armed for many years of bottle ageing, we recommend reaching for a carafe in its youthful stage. Then it reveals itself with stimulatingly tart flavours of dark tobacco and enormous pressure, dark, dense and rich with an orchestral finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The ageing of wines has always played a decisive role in the philosophy of our company. This is the reason why today we are proud to be able to offer many of the oldest vintages directly from our cellar. We differentiate as follows: We make two bottlings each year. Younger vintages, which we bring to the Italian market, come from younger vineyards and the wines from the old vines are left to mature in our cellar for at least 5 years before being gradually released onto the global market. The latter wines are labelled 'Selezione Vecchie Vigne' to make it easier to distinguish them. Another important aspect is that all bottles that are over 10 years old are decanted and individually checked before they are re-corked and sent on their journey to our customers." Emidio pepe

"Sour citrus fruit mingles with earthy tones, animal musk, cocoa and earl grey as the 2009 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Vecchie Vigne slowly unfolds in the glass. Aromatically intense and only just ripe, it is soft and enveloping on the palate, but with more vigour than expected. A lively acidity adds dimension to the dried black cherry fruit. Blood orange and saline minerals combine to create a salty citrus tone as the 2009 finishes with youthful tannins that tug at the palate. It is at a beautiful stage, already appealing to lovers of mature wines, but also showing incredible energy and freshness." Vinous