{"product_id":"montepulciano-d-abruzzo-doc-il-fuedo","title":"IL FUEDO Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStill Red Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ideal wine for legume soups, dishes with rich sauces, red meats—especially game—aged cheeses, and particularly lamb and traditional cured meats from Abruzzo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontepulciano\/ DOC Abruzzo: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eORIGIN: Abruzzo VINE VARIETY:  100% Montepulciano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOIL: Clayey, with calcareous marl and gypsum located around the 42° parallel north. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGRAPE CULTIVATION: Pergola system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHARVEST: Handpicked \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINIFICATION: Crushing and de-stemming of the grapes, followed by skin maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation at 25°C with selected yeasts. After racking, malolactic fermentation is initiated by introducing lactic bacteria. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGING: Aged in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Throughout the aging process, the wine undergoes numerous analytical checks to ensure its integrity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBOTTLING: Cold sterile \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALCOHOL CONTENT: 12%vol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOUR: Vivid red with violet hedges, almost light tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOSE: Intense, with aromas of red fruits, violets, and spices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTE: Full, firm, lean and well balanced. The presence of tannins is pleasant and gives the wine its round note. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINTERNATIONAL PAIRINGS: Tas Kebab – Greece, Sweet and Sour Pork – China SERVING \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTEMPERATURE: 16 – 18°C \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCURIOSITY: A famous legend recounted by the Greco-Roman historian Polybius tells that the Carthaginian general Hannibal gave wine made from Montepulciano grapes to his army and even used it to treat battle wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable for shipping in California (CA). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obvious Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43440916201531,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0296\/9265\/7723\/files\/ScreenShot2026-04-21at4.23.43PM.png?v=1776913969","url":"https:\/\/obviouswines.com\/products\/montepulciano-d-abruzzo-doc-il-fuedo","provider":"Obvious Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}