2018 Tiberio "Colle Vota" Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE A brilliant light red ruby color. Intense, expressive, highly complex flavours of yellow peach, sage, cedar, cinnamon, marzipan, spices and soil. Long, deep, creamy, mouthfilling texture with refined, silky tannins and saline character. Finishes with intense energy. 100% massal selections of Montepulciano dAbruzzo, transplanted to a higher single vineyard, resulting in a specific biotype uniquely adapted to its microclimate, soils and

Fermentation takes place in barrels with light lees stirring

using sustainable methods including cover cropping

it is standard

captured by Krug

Aging in stainless steel and neutral vessels preserves the purity of fruit and allows the vineyard character to shine

Vinification like the reds gives the wine a characteristic orange hue and aromas between bitterness

crus in Castiglione like Bric del Fiasc (or even Bricco Boschis for that matter) combine the elegance of Barolo and La Morra with the power of Serralunga and Monforte

if you compared it to Bourgogne scale

five fine cuvées of Cabernet Franc

3 parcels of vines 20-70+ years in age

philosopher and winemaker in his spare time

spring storms delivered enough rain for the vines to thrive