VINI

A special red wine from organic Montepulciano grapes, natural sulphites and spontaneous fermentation without filtration.

Name Rosso Biologico Tullum Dop
Category Red
Grape variety 100% Montepulciano from organic certified vineyards in hilly areas of Tollo.
Soils type Medium texture with a light skeleton grain.
Altitude 150m above sea level
Age of the vineyards 25 years about
Exposure South, South-East
Growing system Pergola abruzzese 100%
Number of plants per hectare 1,600
Yield per hectare 8 tonnes
Harvesting period  To be decided according to the chemical and sensory analysis of the grapes.
Vinification process After pressing, the grapes from certified organic vineyards remain in contact with the skins in cement tanks for a long period of maceration. The fermentation of pressed grapes takes place with spontaneous natural yeasts.
Ageing process In a tank with a cavity, the sediments of the yeasts naturally stabilize and increasing the olfactory complexity of the wine. The product is bottled without being filtered nor stabilized.
Alcohol content 13.5% vol
Total acidity 5.6 gr/lt
Ph factor 3.58
Residual sugar content 1 gr/lt
Total extract 33
Serving temperature 18°C

A high altitude Pecorino, grown between Alto Sangro and Altopiano delle Cinque Miglia in cooperation with the three Michelin-starred chef Niko Romito. Limited edition for wine collectors.

Name Pecorino Terre Aquilane Igp Casadonna
Category White
Grape variety 100% Pecorino originating from the Casadonna vineyard in the town of Castel di Sangro, identified on map sheet no.33, parcel 505.
Soils type Loamy-clayey, gravel-rich soil, rich in organic material and characteristic of mountain terrain.
Altitude 862 m above sea level
Exposure East-West
Growing system Guyot
Number of plants per hectare 6,250
Harvesting period End of October
Vinification process Wild fermentation using yeasts within the grapes in concrete tanks.
Ageing process 6 months on the lees in the fermentation barrels, without decanting. The wine is then bottled without filtering.
Alcohol content 13.5% vol
Total acidity 9.58 gr/lt
Ph factor 3.29
Residual sugar content 1.1 gr/lt
Total extract 30.79
Serving temperature 10°C

Only organic Montepulciano Tullum Dop grapes, vinified using off-skin fermentation and with natural sulphites; wild fermentation only and no filtering.

Name Rosato Biologico Terre di Chieti Igp
Category Rosé
Grape variety 100% Montepulciano from certified organic vineyards grown on hilly areas of Chieti’s province.
Soils type They vary according to the types of vineyards, from medium texture, slightly calcareous to marl-sandy permeable and not very deep with a good skeleton gray.
Altitude From 200 m to 250 m above sea level
Age of the vineyards 20 to 35 years old
Exposure South, South-East, East
Growing system 100% Canopy style
Number of plants per hectare 1,600
Yield per hectare 8 tonnes
Harvesting period To be decided according to the chemical and sensory analysis of the grapes.
Vinification process The grapes from certified organic vineyards, after a short cryomaceration, are subjected to soft pressin. The must ferments in 225 litres French oak barrels and Austrian acacia used for the third time at continuously controlled temperature. Then some lees dynamic stirring operations follow.
Ageing process In the same fermentation barrels so that the yeast sediments are always in contact with the wine enhancing its aromatic richness.
Alcohol content 13.5% vol
Total acidity 5.8 gr/lt
Ph factor 3.38
Residual sugar content 2.6 gr/lt
Total extract 24.2
Serving temperature 10°C

A classic method spumante brut which combines the elegance of a blanc de blanc from Chardonnay grapes with the typical body of the Abruzzo region.

Name Spumante Brut Metodo Classico Tullum Dop
Category Blanc de Blanc
Grape variety 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced from vines cultivated on sloping hills within the municipality of Tollo.
Soils type Loose and slightly calcareous soil.
Altitude 130 m above sea level
Age of the vineyards 15 to 20 years old
Exposure South-East, South-West
Growing system Canopy style
Number of plants per hectare 1,600
Yield per hectare 8 tonnes
Harvesting Picked by hand, in small cases in mid August.
Vinification process Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Matures on the yeasts for at least 6 months in cement and steel tanks.
Production method Second fermentation in the bottle
Ageing process In the bottle “sur lies” for a minimum of 30 months
Alcohol content 13% vol
Serving temperature 6°C

Obtained from the Montepulciano grape, left to dry for months following harvest, then vinified using a natural process. A raisin wine never to forget.

Name Tullum Dop
Category Red Passito
Grape variety 100% Montepulciano from vineyards in hilly areas of Tollo indicated in cadastral map n.1 of Località Sterpari, n.2 of Località Piane Mozzone and Colle Cavalieri, n.12 of Località Colle Secco.
Soils type They vary according to the different vines, from those to medium texture and slightly calcareous, to those marly-sandy, permeable and not very deep with a skeleton grain.
Altitude From 200 m to 250 m above sea level
Age of the vineyards 20 to 35 years old
Exposure South, South-East and East
Growing system 100% Canopy style
Number of plants per hectare 1,600
Yield per hectare 8 tonnes
Harvesting period Last decade of September
Drying Maceration of the skins in 3-kg boxes in a ventilated place at controlled temperature and humidity for a period of 4 to 6 months.
Vinification process Cold maceration of the skins and fermentation at controlled
temperature in steel tanks.
Ageing process For 18 months in inox tanks (90%) and in French durmast casks (10%).
Alcohol content 14% vol
Total acidity 6.3 gr/lt
Ph factor 3.7
Residual sugar content 105 gr/lt
Total extract 145
Serving temperature 18°C

Excellent freshness, subtle mineral and intense fruity notes for an Abruzzo white of ancient origins which, like the Pecorino, owes its fortune to its recent rediscovery.

Name Passerina Tullum Dop
Category White
Grape variety 100% Passerina from vineyards in hilly areas of Tollo indicated in cadastral map sheets n.9 of Località Santa Lucia and n.7 of Località Pedine.
Soils type Loose, sandy, but fresh and calcareous by nature.
Altitude 230 m above sea level
Age of the vineyards 10 years old
Exposure North, North-East
Growing system Guyot
Number of plants per hectare 3,300
Yield per hectare 8.5 tonnes
Harvesting period Half October
Vinification process Cold maceration of the skins and fermentation at controlled
temperature in steel tanks.
Ageing process On the yeats for 6 months in fiberglass tanks.
Alcohol content 13% vol
Total acidity 6.17 gr/lt
Ph factor 3.29
Residual sugar content 3.88 gr/lt
Total extract 27.63
Serving temperature 10°C

With ancient roots, a red with a strong personality, complex aromas and fruity notes, enriched by elegant spicy hints..

Name Rosso Tullum Dop
Category Red
Grape variety 100% Montepulciano from vineyards in hilly areas of Tollo indicated in cadastral map sheets n.1 of Località Sterpari, n.2 of of Località Piane Mozzone and Colle Cavalieri, n.3 of Località Vaccareccia, n.4 of Località San Biagio, n.5 of Località Macchie and n.11 and 12 of Località Colle Secco.
Soils type They vary according to the different vines, from medium texture and slightly calcareous to marly and sandy, not very deep and permeable, with a good skeleton grain.
Altitude From 190 m to 250 m above sea level
Age of the vineyards 15 to 30 years old
Exposure South, South-East and East
Growing system 100% Canopy style
Number of plants per hectare 1,600
Yield per hectare 9 tonnes
Harvesting period After the first ten days of October
Vinification process Maceration of the skins at controlled temperature in steel tanks with a cavity.
Ageing process 14 months in fiberglass tanks.
Alcohol content 13.5% vol
Total acidity 5.85 gr/lt
Ph factor 3.59
Residual sugar content 3.95 gr/lt
Total extract 38.19
Serving temperature 18°C