The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOP "Divus" 2021 embodies a frank and genuine representation of the territory from which it was born at the hands of the Ciavolich family winery, among the first companies to deal with winemaking in Abruzzo.
Born in 1987, Divus red wine is produced from 100% Montepulciano grapes coming exclusively from the oldest vineyards of the estate, located in Loreto Aprutino, whose planting dates back to the 1970s. At approximately 250 meters above sea level. the vines are cultivated according to integrated agriculture methodologies in order to safeguard the notable biodiversity that characterizes the place, while the roots develop in clayey-limestone soils.
In the month of October the grapes are rigorously selected and harvested manually. Once destemmed and pressed, the must is placed in steel where it undergoes fermentation at a controlled temperature and a period of maceration on the skins interspersed with delastage and pumping over. The refinement takes place for the first year in barriques of various passages and large barrels then in the bottle.
In the glass, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOP "Divus" 2021 releases the typical fruity notes of blackberry and raspberry on the nose intertwined with an intriguing spiciness of liquorice and black pepper. On the palate they turn towards hints of graphite and minerals, enriching the full-bodied and austere sip, supported by a good freshness.
Capable of evolving excellently over time, Ciavolich's "Divus" 2021 forms the ideal combination with meat dishes such as sliced beef and grilled lamb, as well as rich recipes such as polenta and sausages or stewed potatoes and cherry tomatoes.
