Sistina Riserva Montepulciano d´Abruzzo DOC - Codice Citra

The powerful Sistina Riserva Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Codice Citra glides into the glass with a dense ruby red color. This Codice Citra red wine reveals all kinds of sour cherries on the nose. As if that wasn't already impressive, further aromas such as black pepper and vanilla are added thanks to the ageing in stainless steel.

On the palate, the Sistina Riserva Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Codice Citra opens wonderfully dry, full-bodied and aromatic. This powerful red wine is full-bodied and multi-layered on the palate. Thanks to its balanced fruit acidity, the Sistina Riserva Montepulciano d'Abruzzo flatters the palate with a pleasant mouthfeel without lacking in juicy liveliness. The finish of this red wine from the Abruzzo wine-growing region, or more precisely from Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC, is ultimately delightful with a remarkable aftertaste.

Vinification of the Sistina Riserva Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Codice Citra

The powerful Sistina Riserva Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Italy is a single-varietal wine made from the Montepulciano grape variety. When they are perfectly ripe, the grapes for the Sistina Riserva Montepulciano d'Abruzzo are harvested particularly quickly and at the coolest possible time of day to preserve their aromas. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are transported to the winery as quickly as possible. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by maturation on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally bottled.

Suggestions for Codice Citra Sistina Riserva Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

This Italian wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is the perfect accompaniment to stuffed peppers, roast veal liver with apples, onions and balsamic vinegar sauce or duck breast with sugar snap peas.