Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Why you'll love it

Azienda Agricola Ciccio Zaccagnini was founded in 1978. This small family-run estate produced around 1,000 bottles of wine a year. Today it has grown to encompass 500 acres in Bolognano in the province of Pescara, producing half a million cases of premium wine a year. Modern production techniques and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction has been instrumental in Zaccagnini producing wines praised around the world for their quality.

This wine comes from the DOC classified area of Abruzzo, Italy. The grapes are grown in vineyards in Bolognano. The wine is bottled after four months in oak barrels. Montepulciano wines are known for their dark colour, gentle flavours and soft tannins. Best enjoyed young!

This wine has a deep ruby colour with notes of red fruit. It's a full bodied wine with gentle tannins. In keeping with tradition each bottle is decorated with a small piece of the grape vine, known as "Tralcetto", tied around it's neck.

Pairs well with pasta (obviously), beef, pork and seasoned cheeses.

Serve slightly chilled (16°C).

What the experts say

Reviews:

• James Suckling : 90/100 (2012 vintage)
• James Suckling : 91/100 (2011 vintage)
• Wine Enthusiast Magazine : 88/100 (2009 vintage)
• Wine Spectator Magazine : 88/100 (2011 vintage)

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Product Details

Country of origin: Italy
Grape varieties: 100% Montepulciano 
Alcohol by volume: 13%
Bottle size: 750ml