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Kevin's comments: Full-bodied but smooth,
with a typical liquorice aftertaste and a
bouquet reminiscent of wild berries.
VINICOLA BOVE, ABRUZZI
Vinicola Bove was established in 1930 and has
since modernized the winery, which now
boasts a high-tech bottling plant. The estate
comprises 60 hectares of well situated
vineyards and under the watchful eye of
oenologist Dott. Vittorio Festa, the vinification
techniques ensure the production of the
highest quality wines from low yields, with
rigorous grape selection and refined ageing in
oak barrels.
The native Montepulciano grape (not to be
confused with the town of that name in
Tuscany where Vino Nobile is made) is a vine
of undeniable distinction. In parts of the
Abruzzi, mainly in the north, Montepulciano
d'Abruzzo becomes a red wine of irresistible
character; full-bodied, even robust, with a
capacity to age but it enjoys such supple
smoothness that it can be eminently drinkable
even when young.
The Bove style is to make well textured,
mellow red wines showing good typicity.
Their FEUDI D'ALBE is made in an easy
drinking style which may be drunk on its own
or to accompany food while the AVEGIANO is
rich with chunky fruit and firm tannins. Their
flagship INDIO shows dense flavours with hints
of chocolate and spice enhanced by oak
ageing.
AVEGIANO MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO
DOC
Grapes: From a careful selection of
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo grapes.
Soil: Marl & Clay
Vinification: Extended skin maceration.
Fermentation in temperature controlled tanks.
Ageing: 4 - 6 months 25HL Slovenian oak
casks followed by a further 4 months in
bottle prior to release.
Colour: Intense ruby red.
Serve: At room temperature opening the
bottle 1 hour prior to pouring with grilled lamb
chops, stews, game and mature cheese.
Taste: Full-bodied but smooth with a typical
liquorice aftertaste and a bouquet reminiscent
of wild berries .
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