Description
La Valentina Spelt Riserva Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is an intense ruby red in color, with purple shadows. Aromas of wild rose, violet, crisp redcurrant, pomegranate and licorice come to mind along with bright lemons and oranges which highlight raspberry and strawberry overtones. It is a mild, lovely bouquet that has a very nice and alluring nose. The taste appears velvety and sharp at the same time, with polished tannins that make a voluptuous and savory profile. Medium body and vibrant acidity. Long persistence with great freshness and mineral finish.
The Spelt Montepulciano d’Abruzzo represents a fuller-bodied version of this traditional wine compared with La Valentina’s Montepulciano d’Abruzzo in the Classica line. It is made with the first selection of Montepulciano grapes from the vineyards. In addition, all of the wine for Spelt is aged in wood, for a total of 18 months. The result is a more robust and complex wine. The name Spelt refers to a type of wheat (faro in Italian) that once grew where the La Valentina winery and village of Spoltore (whose name itself derives from spelt) are now located.
The vineyards are planted exclusively with indigenous varietals. No herbicides or desiccants are used and grapes farmed organically, certified by ICEA. All new vines planted originate from selections within our own vineyards, maintaining our genetic selection. Hand harvested and grapes are harvested when phenolic maturity and perfect quality is reached. Organic green manure fertilizer is used.
