Riparosso Collection
RipaRosso
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Doc
“The sunset turns to wine”
At sunset, the badlands surrounding our winery take on a deep red hue, just like our most iconic Montepulciano wines. Riparosso spans three generations of the Illuminati family: round, enveloping and harmonious, it embodies our essence and the character of these Colline Teramane. Its notes of ripe red fruit evoke the clay-rich soil that nourishes our grapes, whilst its fullness and persistence bring the value of time to the glass. It is a wine that tells a story of deep roots, courageous choices, patience and care. In every bottle lies everything we are.
Technical Specifications
Grape variety
Montepulciano 100%
Soil composition
Medium-textured soil tending towards clay.
Origin
Vineyards in the municipalities of Controguerra, Corropoli, and Torano Nuovo between 200 and 270 metres above sea level.
Yield per hectare
100 – 130 quintals per hectare.
Wine-making and ageing
Traditional red winemaking with long skin maceration in stainless steel vats at 28°C. Malolactic fermentation in steel, followed by ageing in 25-hl Slavonian oak barrels for 6 months.
Serving temperature
16 – 18°C
Awards and honours
Annata 2021
Annata 2020
