2022 Emidio Pepe, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Abruzzo - 3 Bottles (0.75L)

Emidio Pepe – Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG 2022
Lot of 3 bottles, 0.75 L each

Emidio Pepe’s 2022 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is one of the most authentic and sought-after expressions of Abruzzo’s great grape variety. Produced in Torano Nuovo, in the Teramane Hills, it is made according to the artisanal philosophy that has made Emidio Pepe one of the Italian producers most appreciated by lovers of traditional wines with great aging potential.

For Emidio Pepe, Montepulciano is the true “king” of Abruzzo’s grape varieties: a grape capable of combining energy and immediacy in its youth with extraordinary aging potential. Longevity has always been central to the winery’s philosophy, and it keeps a significant portion of its production in its underground cellars, releasing it gradually over the years.

The 2022 vintage
2022 was a particularly interesting vintage for the winery. After a hot, dry summer, rains that began in late July helped complete phenolic ripening. The Montepulciano harvest began on September 22. According to the winery itself, the balance achieved by the grapes and the delicate winemaking process were defining characteristics of the wines from this vintage. Emidio Pepe
The wine is made from 100% Montepulciano, grown using organic farming methods, as also stated on the bottle label. It is made using the Pepe family’s traditional methods: manual destemming, spontaneous fermentation without the addition of selected yeasts, and the use of glass-lined concrete vats. It is aged in the same vessels for approximately 24 months. The wine is then bottled unfiltered; manual decanting is one of the distinctive features of the Pepe method.

In the glass, it has an intense, deep ruby-red color. The bouquet, especially in its youth, is dominated by fresh fruit, with currants, sour cherries and forest berries, accompanied by licorice, spices and balsamic nuances. With bottle aging, it can develop more complex notes of graphite, earth and woodland. On the palate, it is deep and structured, supported by lively acidity, substantial tannins and remarkable persistence. vinaio.it
Key details: vintage 2022; producer Emidio Pepe; designation Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG; grape variety 100% Montepulciano; area Torano Nuovo, Teramo, Abruzzo; organic farming; spontaneous fermentation; approximately 24 months of aging in concrete; no aging in wood; unfiltered; alcohol content 13% vol. as stated on the bottle; size 0.75 L.

A wine with a strong sense of place, produced according to a philosophy that has deliberately remained artisanal and with remarkable aging potential. The 2022 vintage is still very young and therefore also offers interesting potential for further development in the cellar.

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