ZERESIMO Vino Rosso 2020

"Zeresimo" Vino Rosso 2020 / Fosso Corno / Abruzzo

Red wine from Italy

The Fosso Corno winery extends over thirty hectares in a single area on a hill near Roseto degli Abruzzi in the central Italian province of Teramo between the port cities of Ancona and Pescara. Standing in the vineyard, one can admire the beautiful Adriatic Sea to the east, while the imposing Gran Sasso massif rises from the hilly landscape to the west. This area, famous for its wines, is characterized by a unique natural location that is almost perfect for viticulture. The growing interest in Montepulciano wine in the nineties of the twentieth century prompted the Biscardo family to buy the Fosso Corno winery in 2001. Since then, the family has endeavoured to produce a very high-quality wine, which means that great efforts are required in the care of the vineyards and the careful use of agronomic experiments.

The Montepulciano is a red grape variety. The wines produced from the grapes of this variety are colourful, down-to-earth to finely spicy and strong to high in alcohol. Although they can be stored well, they also taste very good when young. The red grape variety Merlot probably comes from France. It is an early maturing variety that produces fruity, full-bodied, and full-bodied wines. The grapes are harvested at different times and vinified separately depending on the grape variety. The Merlot grapes are harvested in the first decade of September, after being slightly dried on the vine, while the Montepulciano grapes are harvested and freshly pressed at the end of September. The two wines are then blended and stored for twelve months in 500-litre tonneaux barrels. After that, the Zeresimo is stored in stainless steel for another six months and then in bottles.

With the Zeresimo from Fosso Corno, a dark ruby red "Super Abruzzo" wine is created from the two grape varieties Montepulciano and Merlot, which wants to prove that a super wine can be created from the combination of Montepulciano (great structure) and Merlot (elegance and finesse). Its bouquet is fruity, reminiscent of pomegranate with grassy notes. The taste of this unique red wine is soft, velvety, dry, spicy, well-balanced, and long-lasting. Overall, an elegant and dense drop.

At an optimal drinking temperature of around 18°C, the "Zeresimo" Vino Rosso from Fosso Corno is an excellent accompaniment to pasta dishes with meat sauces and classic lasagne. Also very good with boiled and roasted meat, roasts and spicy cheeses.

General properties

• Vintage: 2020
• Ageing: Dry
• Country: Italy
• Region: Abruzzo
• Volume: 0.75 litres

Detailed properties

• Producer and bottler: Fosso Corno - Via Fosso Corno - 64026 Roseto degli Abruzzi (TE) - Italia - +39 045 6201154
• Quality Designation: Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC)
• Grape varieties: 70% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and 30% Merlot grapes. The Zeresimo is only made from grapes that come exclusively from Fosso-Corno's own vineyards, which, with an optimal south-west location, are located at an altitude of 140 m above sea level.
  
• Winemaking: The grapes are picked at different times and vinified separately depending on the grape variety (the Merlot grapes are picked in the first decade of September after being lightly dried on the vine, while the Montepulciano grapes are harvested and freshly pressed at the end of September). This is followed by assemblage and storage for 12 months in Tonneaux barrels of 500 Lt. The wine is then stored for a further 6 months in stainless steel and then in bottles.
  
• Sensory characteristics: The bouquet of the Zeresimo is fruity, reminiscent of pomegranate with grassy notes. Hints of red forest fruits, vanilla and amarena cherries. Very subtle spicy notes. The taste is dry, soft, velvety, spicy, well balanced, and long-lasting. Very fruity and clearly recognizable, but profound tannins.
  
• Colour: Intense, dark ruby red.
  
• Alcohol content: 13.5 % Vol.
• Residual sugar: 6.0 g/l
• Acidity: 4.65 g/l
• Stopper: Natural cork
• How to serve: This red wine goes very well with pasta dishes with meat sauces, ideal with boiled and roasted meat, roasts, and spicy cheeses.
  
• Recommended serving temperature: Between 17 and 18°C.
  
• Allergens: Contains sulfites
• EAN (bottle): 8034125060252
• Scope of supply: 1 bottle of wine 0.75 litres

Grape variety

MONTEPULCIANO

MONTEPULCIANO is a red grape. The wine produced from grapes of this variety are vividly coloured, traditional to fine-spicy and strong in alcohol content. Although they are easy to store, but also taste young very good.

MERLOT

The red grape MERLOT probably originates from France. It is an early variety, fruity, full-bodied and produces full-bodied wines.

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