Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva 'Zanna' Illuminati 2018
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo "Zanna" by Illuminati owes its name to the vineyard of the same name in Controguerra village from which the grapes come. After a meticulous selection in the vineyard and an aging in oak barrels for 26 months, this red presents itself to the nose with a rich bouquet, structured on dried flowers, red fruits and ethereal echoes. On the palate is vigorous, supported by a soft tannin and a long palatal memory
The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo "Zanna" by Illuminati is a special label, made with grapes from a single vineyard. A choice that characterizes the wine's profile and aims to highlight the peculiarities of a particularly suited parcel of the estate that has always produced grapes of a high qualitative level. The careful selection in the vineyard and the long aging process give an elegant Montepulciano, which impresses with the complexity and depth of its aromatic profile.
The wine "Zanna" comes from the vineyard of the same name, located in the territory of Controguerra, in Val Vibrata. The vines are cultivated in the hilly area that gently descends towards the Adriatic coast to the right of the Tronto river, at an altitude of about 280 meters above sea level. The climate is sunny, always cool and well-ventilated, perfect for bringing the grapes to full ripeness. The soils are composed of marls with a high clay content, which retains water in depth even during dry periods. The vines are trained partly according to the ancient method of the Abruzzese tendone and partly on trellises. The harvest takes place with a scrupulous selection in the vineyard of only the best bunches and fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature not exceeding 30 °C, with a long maceration on the skins. The wine ages for a period of 24-26 months in 25-hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels.
The “Zanna” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo represents a prestigious version of the Illuminati winery, which is produced only in the best vintages, when the grapes reach a level of absolute excellence. In the glass, it presents itself with a very intense ruby red color, tending towards garnet. The olfactory profile is characterized by aromas of violet, dried flowers, ethereal sensations, on a background of ripe red fruit, with hints of plum jam and soft spices. On the palate, it has important body and structure. It is warm, enveloping, with broad and complex aromas and a evolved and velvety tannic texture. The finish is very harmonious and closes on slightly spicy notes.