Riparosso Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Illuminati (2021)

Riparosso Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Illuminati

Riparosso Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is the Illuminati's most beloved wine! With its pleasant and silky character, this wine is a pleasure in the true sense of the word. It has repeatedly won the prestigious "Premio Qualitá Prezzo" (best quality for price) from the renowned Italian wine guide, Gambero Rosso.

Color: Ruby red with a hint of purple in its early stages.
Scent: Notes of red fruits, pleasant and persistent.
Taste: It reveals itself as full-bodied, deep, ripe, harmonious and persistent with a final hint of licorice.

The Ripasso is produced exclusively from 100% Montepulciano grapes from vineyards in the municipality of Controguerra, located approx. 260 meters above sea level near the warm shores of the Adriatic Sea. The soil consists mainly of clay, which gives wines with fatness and intensity. The grapes are carefully processed and gently pressed, after which the must ferments slowly with skin contact in stainless steel tanks.

After the malolactic fermentation the wine matures in Slavonian oak barrels for 6 months before it is bottled. This gives the wine a seductive aroma of ripe black cherries and plums, with undertones of black tea, licorice and spices. The taste is delicious, soft and full-bodied with deep, ripe fruit and fine tannins.

About the Manufacturer

Illuminati, founded in 1890 by Nicola Illuminati, passed his passion for wine to his grandson, Dino, in 1950. Dino, one of Italy's most accomplished winemakers, has taken Illuminati to new heights with his passion for the Abruzzo region. The family focuses on quality and respect for tradition, resulting in impressive wines with repeated high ratings and great value for money.

Abruzzo, a beautiful mountain region in central Italy, has historically lived in the shadow of the famous wine regions of Tuscany and Piedmont to the north. Nevertheless, Abruzzo has made a name for itself with top quality wine at reasonable prices. Illuminati is a pioneer in this quality revolution, with 130 hectares of vineyards in the area's best sub-areas, including the only DOCG in Abruzzo, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Colline Teramane.

In their modern wine cellar, Illuminati produces characterful wines with a focus on the Montepulciano grape in a mature and fruit-driven style. These wines, both suitable for everyday use and as single vineyard wines, deliver excellent value for money while maintaining respect for tradition and terroir.