Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Casa Pepe Emidio Pepe 2021

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Casa Pepe 2021, biodynamic, Iconic winery, second vintage of this new single vineyard Cuvee from the incredible Pepe farm.  The vines of the  ‘Casa Pepe’ were grafted onto the root stocks between 1970 and 1974 in soils with a a high % of blue clay and a strong silt base, just below the family home on the domaine. This type of terroir has greater water retention and a longer ripening season.  This is the last parcel of vines to be harvested at the estate and by definition this special parcel of old vines and particular terroir creates the ripest and most lush wine.  It is these conditions which give this Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, what Emidio himself calls the ‘velluto’ – the magical velvet sensation you feel in your mouth when you take a sip…pure class in a glass. Is Vegan? Yes Bottle Size 750ml Production Method Biodynamic, Natural, Organic Producer Emidio Pepe Country Italy Region Abruzzo, Italy Vintage 2021 Wine Type Red Wine Wine Style Full bodied Grape Montepulciano Terroir Blue clay/marl terroir with silt, with a high percentage of blue clay in the top soil, south facing steep vineyard, special exposure imparting richness and mouthfeel to the wine Alcohol 13.5% ABV Maturation Concrete vats Total Sulphur Below 50 mg/litre Annual Production 10 - 20,000 bottles Ageing Potential 25 years Food Matching Hard Cheese, Red Meat, Rich Sauces