Mazzarosa, Abruzzo Pecorino DOC- Private: $27.98/BTL - License: $23.92/BTL Sparkling

Mazzarosa, Abruzzo Pecorino DOC- Private: $27.98/BTL - License: $23.92/BTL SparklingSold in cases of 12 Vendu en case de 12 Cantina Mazzarosa was founded in 1863 during the creation of the Kingdom of Italy, thanks to Senator Giuseppe Devincenzi, an innovator and a visionary. Now in its 6th generation. Rated 91 points by James Suckling. It has a golden yellow color, the scent is a blend of fresh tropical fruit, such as pineapple, mango, passion fruit, white peach, but it also has notes of lemon and green apple. Concise, dry, it has a

bringing clarity

Only the best fruit from each vintage is selected for this wine

the wine undergoes second fermentation in stainless steel tanks using the Charmat method

The SassodiSole Brunello Riserva is the ultimate expression of what the quality and elegance of the Sangiovese Grosso grape varietal is capable of

The estate's hillside vineyards benefit from ideal elevations

After harvesting in the second or third week of October

The wine  finishes long but fresh as nuances of chamomile taper off

Produced from vineyards surrounding the medieval village of San Donato in Poggio

18 months of aging in barrels and demi-muid 30% new wood

Ageing in French oak barrel (40% new oak)

5% Colour Deep ruby red with a tendency to develop garnet hues with age

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