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2008 Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Marina Cvetic

2008 Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Marina Cvetic

Wine Details for 2008 Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Marina Cvetic

Type of Wine Italy (Other) : There are dozens of grape varietals grown in Italy so no wonder they produce such a broad range of most exquisite wines. Some of the most cultivated red varieties are Nebbiolo, Aglianico, Sangiovese, and Barbera, while Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon are also popular. Among whites, you're likely to find Pinot Grigio, Trebbiano, or Vernaccia varietals.
Varietal Other
Country Italy : Italy is renowned as one of the world’s greatest gastronomic havens; from certified Prosciutto di Parma to the sea-side seafood eateries on the island of Sicily. However, this epicurean experience could not possibly be as hedonistic without the ethereal combination of the country’s plethora of fine wines. It seems unfair that a nation should be able to boast, both, some of the world’s greatest cuisine as well as its greatest wines. Italian wine is one of the most sought after in the world, and has become the second most produced in the world, behind only France.



Stretching an impressive 736 miles from northern Italy to the peninsula’s southern tip, the country’s geography generates an enormous array of topography, climate and soil structure. This is an extremely important quality of its winegrowing and making industry which lays claim to nearly 550 different grape varietals, which all desire their own necessities, in terms of terroir and climate.



The still red wines of Italy truly characterize the nation’s vast and expansive terroir; Nebbiolo dominates Piedmont, where Barolo and Barbaresco reign king and queen of the region’s production. Hailing from Brunello di Montalcino in Tuscany, the rockstar Sangiovese grape has become synonymous with greatness. Vin Santo sweet wines have taken on a mighty feat of competing with the glorious wines of Sauternes, and of course, Prosecco. Prosecco, located in Trieste (northeast Italy) and its creation of luxuriously effervescent styles of wine has become Italy’s answer to Champagne. The Glera grape variety, which has become synonymous with the name Prosecco, is the main ingredient and is beloved in the appellation where the village of Prosecco’s name has become world renowned.



The blurred boundary between Italy and the countries of Slovenia and Austria, where German influence still resonates through Friuli wines. The prevalence of Riesling and other such grape varietals is high in this region and have become extremely popular on today’s market.



With nearly 702,000 hectares of grapevines covering the massive and diverse landscape, Italy’s annual average of 48.3 million hectoliters of wine production is second only to France in terms of volume and Spain in terms of hectares of vines. The country is vast and overwhelming when it comes to the culinary arts, but perhaps even this is overshadowed by its production of some of the world’s most sought after wines, whether the omnipresent Chianti to the highly collectible and sought after Amarone della Valpolicalla.


Region Abruzzi : Italy is a well-established winemaking center, with special styles and techniques used throughout its regions to produce the finest wines out of international as well as some legendary native grape varietals. Italians really value the beautiful things in life, like a great meal with family or a wonderful day spent in blooming nature. Abruzzi's majestic landscapes certainly have the power to plant peace in all who visit it, even if they typically don't pay attention to such things. Its incredibly varied terroir of jagged mountains, narrow coastline, and precious green hills display such beauty that many parts of this region are now national parks. The grapes grown here give fittingly gorgeous wines, thriving in the variable climate of sunny warm days, interrupted by rain showers and cooler nights. Abruzzi's best and fittest are the native varietals of Trebbiano and Montepulciano.

Trebbiano is a hardly predictable, mysterious grape used all over Italy in some of the most interesting white wines produced in the country. For those who prefer reds, but not the overwhelming kind, Montepulciano is an excellent choice. Saturated in color with a gentle berry flavor profile and very refined tannins, this charming wine pairs well with food or an intimate gathering with friends, in true spirit of Italy.

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