The mark above is generated from this wine's own credentials. Bottle photography to follow.
Contesa Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Why this is on Broken Compass: Boutinot declare sustainable. Supplier sheet: sustainable. Supplier sheet: certified organic.
What to expect
Warm and open on the nose with aromas of ripe black fruit, hints of dark chocolate and spicy oak. The palate is rich and generous with bramble and black cherry fruit fleshing out the supple yet structured tannins. Bright acidity with notes of mocha and liquorice on the finish.
The full record
| Farming | Certified organic |
|---|---|
| Certifying body | Declared on supplier data sheet, certificate to obtain |
| Natural charter | None declared |
| Total SO2 | 80 mg/l |
| Yeast | Not declared |
| Fining | No animal fining agents, Pea protein |
| Filtration | Not declared |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Social certification | Sustainable, declared on supplier data sheet |
| Vine age | Not declared |
| Grapes | Montepulciano 100% |
| pH | 3 |
| Residual sugar | 1.15 g/l |
| Total acidity | 5.5 g/l |
| Bottle glass weight | 550 g |
| Route to market | Via Boutinot Ltd |
Source: Boutinot product data sheet. Figures are producer or supplier declared. We hold the data sheet and will produce the certificate on request.
On the table
Great paired with roasted or grilled meats
The region
Abruzzo, Italy. This pins the region, not the estate. We do not hold a precise vineyard address for this wine, so we are not showing you one.
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