The Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Binomio Of The La Valentina Winery Is An Intense And Structured Wine, Which Expresses All The Richness, Power And Aromatic Persistence Of The Great Red Grape Variety From Abruzzo. It Is An Evolved And Complex Version Of Montepulciano, Which Is Aged For A Long Period Of Time In Barrique. The Use Of Wood Helps To Tame The Youthful Impetuousness Of The Grape And To Make Its Tannins Softer And More Pleasant, Giving The Wine A More Harmonious And Balanced Face.The Binomio Montepulciano Riserva Is Produced By The La Valentina Winery On The Estate Located In The Hilly Hinterland Of Pescara. The Vineyards Are Divided Into Various Plots, Located Mainly In The Territory In The Areas Of Spoltore And Scafa. The Particular Microclimate Of The Territory Is A Synthesis Between The Characteristics Of The Pre-Apennine Area And The Breezes Of The Adriatic Coast. A Set Of Ideal Conditions For A Perfect Ripening Of The Grapes. The Philosophy Of The Cellar Has Always Been Guided By The Desire To Intervene As Little As Possible In The Vineyard, Letting The Plants Naturally Express Their Balance. Even In The Cellar, The Focus Is On Enhancing The Quality Of The Grapes To Create Typical And Frank Expressions, Who Know How To Talk About The Terroir. Fermentation Takes Place In Vertical Vats With Classic Maceration On The Skins. The Wine Rests For 15 Months In New And Second Passage Barriques Before Being Bottled.The Red Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Riserva Binomio From The Abruzzo Winery La Valentina Is A Label That Well Represents The Characteristics Of The Terroir Of Origin And Of The Montepulciano Grape. It Shows An Intense Ruby ​​Color With Light Purple Hues. On The Nose It Releases Aromas Of Blackberries, Strawberries And Wild Berries, Plums, Notes Of Oriental Spices, Balsamic Nuances And Medicinal Herbs. On The Palate It Has Important Body And Structure, With Dense And Complex Aromas , A Dense Tannic Texture And A Very Persistent Finish;Color Intense Ruby ​​Red With Purple Hues;Perfume Rich And Elegant Of Wild Strawberries, Blackberries And Blueberries With Details Of Oriental Spices And Balsamic Hint;Taste Intense And Full-Bodied, With Ripe And Defined Tannins Well Balanced By Excellent Freshness.