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Podere Castorani, Abruzzi
This estate was already well known in 1793 under the name of Casino Castorani and in 2000, it was purchased by Jarno Trulli with three other partners. Currently 32 hectares are planted with an average age of vines being 25 years old and grapes are farmed organically thanks to their location at 300 metres where a cooling wind through the vineyards helps to maintain the vines? natural health.
A new winery has just been built equipped with modern technology, and particular mention should be made of the grape drying room which is unique in that the grapes are cool dried giving a fresher style to the resulting Amarone type wine. The whites are pressed in modern basket presses rather than with a pneumatic press as the winemaker, Luca, feels that this gives more character and stability to the wines.
Jarno Trulli particularly appreciates Amarone and is delighted with the wine which bears his name and which is made in this style.
To quote Jarno Trulli "I've always sought perfection in everything I do: in a racing car, where split seconds make the difference; and in the vineyard, where it has taken years of hard work to give our wine its special character and originality."
COSTE DELLE PLAIE MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO DOC
Grapes: From a careful selection of 100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo grapes from the Coste delle Plaie Vineyard planted at 340M above sea level
Exposure: South-west facing
Harvest: Manually in mid October
Training: Overhead trellis (Pergola)
Soil: Deep clay with a rich texture
Vinification: Fermentation with skins at 30C with frequent pumping-over.and prolonged maceration on the skins for over 30 days in 150HL temperature controlled vats. Malolactic fermentation took place during maceration with skins. The wine was aged in vats on the lees for 5-6 months
Colour: Deep, intense ruby red with violet tinges.
Taste: The wine sees no oak and is densely coloured with hints of prunes and black cherries through to a smooth and silky palate with sweet and elegant tannins.
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