To find the Montepulciano grape vineyards for this red wine, we travel to Abruzzo. On the beautiful slope where all the vineyards of this winery are planted, we find the grapes for the Aires grapes on one of the 17 plots. These grapes are planted in a very sunny spot because this wine is made from the fruit. From the slope, we have a magnificent view of the Adriatic Sea, which also provides the necessary cooling in the vineyards. At night, a wonderful fresh breeze blows over the plants, allowing the grapes to fully relax for the next day. The winemaker at Fosso Corno treats each grape like a prince. You will therefore understand that only the best is good enough for Fosso Corno wines. When the grapes have reached the right ripeness, the manual harvest begins. This takes place early in the morning to prevent premature oxidation or damage to the grapes. Once pressed, fermentation takes place for 10 days, after which the juice is fermented in stainless steel vats. The wine then matures for another 4 months in these tanks to bring more peace to the wine.
Now we've arrived at the most important part: what does the Fosso Corno Aires Montepulciano actually taste like? When we look at the wine in the glass, we see a deep ruby red color. Upon smelling it, delicious aromas greet us. Think of notes of plums, cherries, and blackberries, along with a very soft, refined spiciness. This translates into a beautifully robust red wine with a firmness derived from the fruit. Voluminous notes of blackberries and cherries linger softly and linger in the finish. Thanks to the pleasant tannins, a subtle bite is noticeable. This red wine is also very well-suited for pasta dishes with red sauce or chicken dishes.
