Contesa

Producer: Contesa
Vintage: 2005
Region: Abruzzo
Sub-Region: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Varietal: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (100%)
Color: Red

Deep ruby red colour with granadine tints, very limpid and full-bodied. At the olfactory evaluation it appears intense, persistent, of fine quality. It has a fragrance of ripe red fruits especially of wood and jam fruits, with tones of toast cocoa and chocolate. The taste is full , round, warm, just tannic. The wine is well structured and mature. The wine links well with first succulent dishes succulent, with roast meat, grilled meat, and also with cheese and processed pork meat.

2009 Contesa Trebbiano D'Abruzzo

Our Price: $15.99

Producer: Contesa
Vintage: 2009
Region: Abruzzo
Sub-Region: Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
Varietal: Trebbiano d’Abruzzo (85%) Chardonnay (15%)
Color: White

Yellow amber coloured. At the sensory evaluation it appears intense, very persistent, with ripe yellow fruits bouquet and Mediterranean spices. The taste of the wine is soft, well balanced, well structured, of excellent quality. The wine can be served with first and second dishes with fish and also with first plate of light salsa. It is very good with white meat and cheese.

2005 Contesa Shirin Passito Rosso (500ml)

Our Price: $20.99

Producer: Contesa
Vintage: 2005
Region: Abruzzo
Varietal: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (85%), Malvasia (15%)

Shirin is an Ancient Persian word means “sweet”. This sweet wine is made from late harvested grapes and spends one year in used barrique and another six months in bottle before its release. Deep ruby red color, this wine is very limpid and full-bodied. At the olfactory evaluation it appears intense, persistent. The bouquet shows a fragrance of red fruits (cherry and berries) as typical of Montepulciano grapes, spicy of cloves and liquorice. The taste is full, round and the tannins are warm and well balanced. Enjoy this warm passito with biscuits, pies and
chocolate.

2006 Contesa Amir Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Terre del Vestini

Our Price: $24.99

Producer: Contesa
Vintage: 2006
Region: Abruzzo
Sub-Region: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Varietal: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (100%)
Color: Red

Deep ruby red color. Strong but elegant bouquet from ripe cherries and violets to strong liquorice and spicy aromas. The taste is intense and velvety. The tannin component is harmonious and well-balanced. It can be appreciated with pot roast meat and succulent dishes. It can by enjoyed far from meals, too, with chocolate and classic music.