Collefrisio Prestige Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC – Vignaquadra
The Collefrisio Prestige Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Vignaquadra displays an intense ruby red color with garnet reflections. On the nose, ripe red fruits, sour cherry, and currant meet vanilla as well as spicy notes of chocolate and pepper. On the palate, the wine is structured, persistent, and characterized by a noticeable tannin structure.
Tasting & Food Pairing
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Color: intense ruby red with garnet reflections
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Aromatics: red fruits, sour cherry, currant, vanilla, chocolate, and pepper
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Character: structured, persistent, and tannin-driven
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Pairs with: meat dishes
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Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
Vineyard & Vinification
The grapes originate from clay and limestone soils at an altitude of approximately 110 to 350 meters. After destemming, a maceration on the skins follows for about 15–20 days, along with classic red wine vinification in steel tanks. Subsequently, the wine is partially aged for about 20 months in French oak barrels.
Technical Details
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Grape variety: Montepulciano
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Origin: Abruzzo, Italy
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Residual sugar: 2.95 g/l
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Total acidity: 6.1 g/l
Discover the entire selection in our Collefrisio collection. A more accessible alternative with less wood aging is the Collefrisio Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Vignaquadra.
Frequently Asked Questions about Prestige Montepulciano Vignaquadra
How does the Prestige Montepulciano taste?
It combines ripe red fruits and sour cherry with currant, vanilla, and spicy notes of chocolate and pepper.
How long is the wine aged in wood?
A portion of the wine is aged for approximately 20 months in French oak barrels.
What food does the Prestige Montepulciano pair with?
Its robust structure makes it a suitable companion for meat dishes.
What distinguishes Prestige from the standard Vignaquadra?
The Prestige version is more concentrated and receives significantly longer aging in French oak, resulting in additional spicy and wood-derived nuances.
