Iava Montepulciano

Iava is the symbol of the Di Carlo Family’s pioneering and unconventional production philosophy, inspired by the earth’s precious mineral elements represented by the label colors.

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Wine specs

Iava Passerina

TYPE: Red
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo APPELLATION: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC VINTAGE: 2021
PRODUCTION AREA: Province of Chieti
EXPOSURE: South East
ALTITUDE: 350 m a.s.l.
SOIL: Medium-textured limestone
TRAINING SYSTEM: Abruzzo Pergola AVERAGE YIELD PER HECTARE: 10,000 kg PLANT DENSITY PER HECTARE: 2,000
AVERAGE VINE AGE: 15-20 years HARVEST: Manual PERIOD: October
VINIFICATION SYSTEM: Temperature-controlled fermentation, 6 months aging in stainless steel.

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Food pairing notes

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13% Vol.
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 5 g/l TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.7 g/l
COLOR: Intense ruby red with violet hues BOUQUET: Intense hints of ripe red fruit, currant, and blueberry PALATE: Dry, full-bodied, good acidity, great balance and structure.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Cured meats, first courses, roasts, and cheeses
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16°C

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