Colle Corviano Sangiovese Terre di Chieti IGP (750ml)
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Wine Type
Red Wine
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Size
750ml
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Vintage
2022
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Country
Italy
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Region
Abruzzo
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Sub-Region
Terre Di Chieti
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Grape
Sangiovese
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Farming Method
ConventionalMost products with this label come from producers who do their best to avoid any intervention at all but it’s possible that some of the aforementioned preventative measures and additions are deemed necessary. Learn More
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ABV
12.5%
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Food Pairing
PastaChickenPizza
Colle Corviano is operated by Antonella di Tonno and Rodrigo Redmont in Abruzzo, two individuals who were drawn to the extraordinary potential of this region and bonded by their common aspirations to grow grapes and make wine in this region. Abruzzo is located only 2 hours from Rome, it is the greenest region of Europe with over a third of the region covered in 4 National Parks and Reserves, thousands of castles and abbeys dot the landscape and it has a rich enogastronomical culture. Abruzzo is one of the few parts of Europe still spared the influx of mass tourism and industry.
Sustainability still has varied definitions in all over the world. At Colle Corviano, they aim to give the term clear focus and a concrete meaning. It is more than simply an aspiration or mission. It is their lifestyle. Aside from the objective to save resources, being sustainable on the estate means implementing practices that keep the vineyards healthy and productive over the long haul, minimizing negative environmental impacts, along with winery methods that conserve resources and reduce waste and pollution.
Tasting Notes
Intense ruby red colour with violet undertones. Aromas of ripe red fruit, light spice and leather. The palate is medium bodied, with ripe red fruit flavours, lively acidity and overall elegantly framed by well integrated oak spice. This is an easy drinking and versatile Sangiovese that complements cured meats, poultry and stews and fresh cheeses.
Method
This wine is made from 100% Sangiovese, the yields are kept in check as it is a naturally vigorous vine and if over cropped, wine quality would suffer. The grapes are sourced from select vineyards located in the southern tip of the Abruzzo region, in the Sangiovese Terre di Chieti area, 300 meters above sea level. Following a careful selection of the grapes in late September, the grape stalks are removed and traditional temperature controlled fermentation on the skins in stainless steel is applied for 10 days with periodic pumping over. Micro-oxygenation during the red winemaking process is a typical practice for this estate. They employ it to promote more elegant and balanced wines. This addition of oxygen into red wine helps stabilize color and improve astringency and aromatic components of the final wine. The wine is aged for three months in 34hl French oak barrels. The cycle ends with a short bottle rest.
Danny
Bought this as one of the wines from the Wine Wednesday’s selection. Sentimental reason as it’s the region my grandfather was born in and emigrated from in Italy. I was not disappointed at all with this! I’ve had many more expensive wines in my 70 years. Served slightly chilled with a pasta dish and the Sangiovese grapes did not let us down. I see a case on the horizon, when we have a family get together and I won’t break the bank for thirsty Italian wine snobs! Not sure of the sommelier types, but very well worth buying. Very much going to be my go to vino!