Zaccagnini Il Vino Dal Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2015
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Suckling
James
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Intense ruby red color with violet nuances; intense, characteristic bouquet of the primary grape aromas; fruity component, full bodied and robust, well-balanced with tannin and oak features.
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James Suckling
This is always an outstanding red and very real with dark berries, spices and walnuts and light earth undertones. Medium body, light tannins and a flavorful finish. Linear tannins run through the center palate.
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Suckling
James
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Suckling
James
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Parker
Robert
Established in the early 1970’s in Bolognano, located in the heart of Abruzzo at the base of Gran Sasso – the highest mountain in the Apienne range, Marcello Zaccagnini’s philosophy has always been tied to the land. The estate’s vineyards are organically farmed, but not certified, as they occasionally have to purchase fruit from other growers due to weather conditions and/or increased demand, and cannot guarantee that those grapes are farmed organically.
Their slogan, “Wine, art of man”, comes from their work with the world renowned naturalist artist, Josef Beuys - an early proponent of sustainability - and his work on “Defense of Nature”. The tralcetto (stick) is an actual grapevine cutting from the vineyards that is cut and tied by hand onto each bottle, representing the connection between the wine and the land. Zaccagnini’s mission is to invest in and promote the culture of the people, environment and wine-making processes that represent the values of Abruzzo, as well as making the winery a cultural hub for artists, musicians, scholars and wine enthusiasts. Marcello has accumulated a world class art and sculpture collection that is on public display in the winery, as well as in the vineyards, and supports many art festivals throughout the year.