2011 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Terre dei Vestini, Col del Mondo Collecorvino
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Col del Mondo, Abruzzo
Col del Mondo is an Abruzzese cantina making classical Trebbiano, Montepulciano & Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo wines from 12ha of vineyards near the village of Collecorvino, in the province of Pescara. The vineyards are located high up in sight of the Adriatic Sea, on the border with the Colline Teramane zone, on calcareous clay soils rich with (calc) stones in a recognised area called ‘Le Terre dei Vestini’.
The property has been owned by the Mazzocchetti family for many generations, who started bottling their wines in 1973. Fabrizio Mazzocchetti (pictured left) is the latest generation to assume responsibility for the estate, along with his father Antonio. Notably Fabrizio learned his trade outside Abruzzo, attending wine school in Florence before working for while in Alto Adige. Fabrizio’s first vintage at Col del Mondo was in 2001 & since then he has worked hard to fine-tune the viticulture & vinification in an effort to produce even finer wines.
The red Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is fermented in large cement tanks of 55hl (for natural stabilisation & micro-oxygenation) while the whites & rosati are made in stainless-steel. Affinamento (elevage) of the Montepulciano is in both large (slavonian) & small (French) oak.
Montepulciano
The Montepulciano grape stands as a cornerstone of Italian viticulture, flourishing in Central and Eastern Italy. Despite its name, it maintains no genetic ties to the renowned Tuscan town of Montepulciano nor its celebrated Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which predominantly features Sangiovese. Renowned for its adaptability, Montepulciano thrives in a spectrum of soil types and climates. Exhibiting robust growth characteristics, it yields generously and matures late in the season, offering winemakers flexibility in cultivation and harvest.
The heartland of Montepulciano lies in the Abruzzo district, where its flagship incarnation, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, reigns supreme. Here, it delivers wines of remarkable character and distinction. In the Marche region, it harmonises with Sangiovese to craft illustrious blends such as Rosso Conero and Rosso Piceno, showcasing its versatility and capacity for nuanced expression.
Montepulciano wines typically embody a light to medium-bodied profile, brimming with fruit-forward flavours. Often characterised by gentle tannins and moderate acidity, they offer immediate pleasure and accessibility, best enjoyed in their youth. Yet, a select cadre of visionary producers employs low-yielding old vines, crafting 100% Montepulciano wines that undergo meticulous oak ageing. These esteemed bottlings defy convention, evolving gracefully in the bottle over a decade or more, unfurling layers of complexity and refinement.
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From the borderland of Pescara and Teramane provinces, the so-called Terre dei Vestini, in sight of the Adriatic, on stony calcareous clays and marls, Fabrizio Mazzocchetti's inky purple Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a modern-day classic. Modern day because Fabrizio, as the latest generation, has worked hard to meet today's expectations for a juicy fruited wine, while it's a classic from Abruzzo; an ancient region that's emerging as a source of some really good (value) wines.
The sunny 2011 vintage is behind this focussed nose of wild blackberries, of bracken, along with the signature Montepulciano note of soot. To taste, this medium/full bodied wine swells with old school, neatly turned out, fleshy black strap, Syrah like fruit. Beguiling, moreishly drinkable, with a raspberry-like zip on the finish. Judiciously aged in large slavonian and smaller French oak.
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