Cantina Pasetti Francavilla al Mare Chieti

Type Grilled meats and aged cheeses
Origin Abruzzo
Grapes 100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Sensations Deep ruby red color. Notes of ripe red fruit, withered violet, and underbrush such as plums, sour cherries, and pronounced tertiary aromas of eucalyptus, licorice, chocolate, and tobacco. A warm, robust wine with elegant tannins, good structure, and long persistence.
Vinification "In red: maceration and fermentation in steel for 8 - 10 days with selected yeasts at controlled temperature 22 - 24 °C. Spontaneous MLF. AGING 6 months in cement tank, 12 - 24 months in French oak barriques of 1st - 3rd passage and 24 months in bottle."
Alcohol Content 14% Vol

Vineyard
100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, density of 5200 vines/ha, yield of 120 q/ha, mechanical harvest in the first decade of October.

Winemaking
In white: cryomaceration at 8°C for 12 – 18 hours, soft pressing and subsequent static decantation. Fermentation in steel with selected yeasts at low temperature 14 – 16 °C.

Aging
2 months in steel and 3 months in bottle. To be stored at 16 – 18 °C and preferably consumed within 18 months of the harvest.

Sensory analysis
Brilliant cherry pink. Fine bouquet of cherry, raspberry, and berries. Excellent acidity and sapidity with the right softness. Aftertaste of dog rose.

Testarossa Rosso Riserva is produced using only Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grapes, which give it its namesake designation and a wide range of aromas ranging from fruit to spices. The production process begins with crushing the grapes and fermentation, continues with racking, and ends with aging in oak barrels. The origin of its name comes from the old nickname of the Pasetti founders and the women of the company, all of whom had red hair.

Testarossa Rosso Riserva is characterized by an intense ruby color and pleasant notes of blackberry, blueberry, tobacco, vanilla, and cinnamon; the taste is smooth, warm, and has good persistence.

Production area: Abruzzo

Vintage: 2020

Alcohol: 15%

Capacity: 150 cl

Producer: Pasetti

Grape variety: Montepulciano d' Abruzzo

Designation: Montepulciano d' Abruzzo DOC

Recommended pairings: Testarossa Rosso Riserva pairs perfectly with red meats, aged cheeses, tripe, and mozzarella.

Abruzzo Pecorino DOP
A “must” of the Pasetti winery. A true reflection of the strong Abruzzese tradition, expressed here through the excellence of one of its native grape varieties. This young pure Pecorino now accounts for one third of the winery’s production.

Sensory Analysis – Bright straw-yellow color. Notes of wilted yellow flowers, citrus, dried fruit, and bread crust. The acidic vein and pronounced minerality are balanced by excellent structure and a long finish.

The winery's classic line is enriched by a wine with a clear straw-yellow color and golden reflections, a refined bouquet of green apple and hawthorn, with delicate notes of aromatic herbs, to reveal freshness and savoriness on the palate, with a final almond-like note typical of the grape variety.

Portaparete pairs elegantly with local cuisine and Mediterranean flavors in general, such as fresh cheeses and lightly aged cured meats; excellent with saffron chitarra pasta.

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOP
The first line created by the Pasetti winery, a classic among its pure Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wines. An elegant red that strongly represents its production area in Pescosansonesco (PE), in the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park.

Sensory Analysis – This wine presents an intense ruby red color, a prelude to its richness. On the nose, a complex and captivating bouquet emerges, dominated by notes of dark fruit such as black cherry, currant, and blackberry. These fruity nuances are elegantly intertwined with spicy and tertiary hints of licorice, cinnamon, and black pepper, which add depth and character.

Rosso Terre Abruzzesi IGP
Vibrant, young, and fresh red wine. Diecicoppe is a blend of Cordisco and Cabernet Sauvignon and expresses itself in the glass with an explosion of fruit and aromas.

Sensory Analysis – This wine presents a ruby red color with violet hues, an indicator of its youth and liveliness. On the nose, it opens with an inviting bouquet of fresh fruit, featuring aromas of cherry and blackberry, enriched by more mature notes of maraschino and delicate vegetal nuances.

On the palate, the wine is very soft and harmonious, with a well-balanced structure. The sip is balanced, with a pleasant freshness that blends harmoniously with its softness. The finish is persistent, leaving a pleasant fruity and rounded memory that invites the next sip.

Cerasuolo D’Abruzzo Superiore DOP
Testarossa Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Superiore DOP, Terre Aquilane subzone, is made 100% from the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grape variety, grown in vineyards located in the municipality of Capestrano, at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level, within the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park.

Sensory Analysis – Intense cerasuolo pink, pronounced notes of fresh red fruit such as strawberry and cherry. On the palate, pleasant acidity and minerality blend harmoniously with a soft structure, offering remarkable balance.