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MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO – PESCARA AREA (ABRUZZO) - ITALY

The Montepulciano grape was brought to Abruzzo by the ancient Greeks in 100-200 BC Abruzzo is the European greenest region (33% of the area are National Parks). Fifth region in Italy for wine production Pescara area is in the middle of the coastal area between the sea and Apennines mountains: unique climate conditions influenced both by the sea and the mountains

- Historical area of production - Wines with mediterranean flavour coming from the greenest hearth of Italy -Terrific terroir for great value’s red and white wines

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La Valentina is a family owned small sized (350,000 btls) boutique vinery Our wines are natural products from our terroir: a unique combination of terrain and soil which we try to convey in every single bottle The local micro-climate (sea and mouantains) and the land, to which the vines are bound and so we-adapted contribute to make wines of a unique distinctive character . We intervene as little as possible in the natural processes and we adhere completely to the principles of sustainable development.

- Old vines - low yield (30% lower than the region’s average ) – natural, hands off philosphy - Original unique wines vs massive and co-operrative production of Montepulciano - 100% property estates, 100% La Valentina from the the vineyard to the bottle - Clean expressive long-life wines representative of the different terroirs

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo D.O.C. Linea Classica

- Classic red Italian varietal, excellent when produced with low yields - Everyday, versatile wine with the right complexity and a fruitful bouquet - Ideal match with a wide range of foods (lamb, beef, timbale, cheese, etc) - Maximum quality also in this “regular” Montepulciano: La Valentina maximize quality in every songle bottle - Ideal high-end wine by the glass

FEATURES -100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (DOC) grape varietal -12 months of aging in a combination of cement and stainless steel tanks. 20% of the wine is aged in wood -Impressions: red fruit, rose petals and hints of wet spices. It is soft and warm to the palate with notes of red prune, cherry and blueberry. Full enveloping body, which finishes with liquorice and cloves

-Incredible value for money wine, top quality in its price segment -Very low yields (70hl per hectar): 30% lower than the region average -100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo: unique artinasal intepretation of our own terroirs - Easy to drink in every occasion: fast sell-out

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo D.O.C.

SPELT Montepulciano d’Abruzzo D.O.C.

- Classic La Valentina reserve wine - Selection of the best Montepulciano grapes from our different vineyards (very low yields) - A modern interpretation of a classic wine: elegant, full-bodied and easy to drink - Very easy match with lots of different foods, high-end excellent choice by the glass

FEATURES -100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (DOC) grape varietal - Aged in 25hl oak barrels, new and used barriques where spontaneous malolactic fermentation takes place - A careful selection is made barrel by barrel after approximately 18 months, a careful selection - The wine is blended and bottled unfiltered one year before release

-Impressions: Rich ruby red. Mediterranean spices with a pleasant, earthy, mineral tone. Powerful to the mouth: blackcurrant and mulberry, with traces of coffee and cocoa. Rich and balsamic emotions.

- Fantastic value for money wine, top quality in its price segment - Every vinatage is a different selection of the best grapes from the different terroirs - Consistency: this selection is always great year after year. Very good ageing potential - Top reviews by domestic and international press - Completing the “SPELT” line, there are also a Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Superiore DOC and a Cerasuolo Superiore DOC

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo D.O.C.

BELLOVEDERE Montepulciano d’Abruzzo D.O.C.

- One of the very few true single vineyard Montpeulciano d’Abruzzo in the market - Complexity and structure perfectly combined with the typicity of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo - Both vinification and ageing are in wood

FEATURES -100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (DOC) grape varietal -Harvested in late October -Fermentation for about in Slavonian oak open conical vats -Ageing partly in barriques and partly in Slavonian oak vats for about 18 months. Bottled without filtering

-Impressions: sumptuous ruby. The nose is struck by wild berry jam with light notes of balsamic rosemary, licorice and black tea. A full, enveloping palate which has a dense tannic theme with a notable presence of blended tannins. An extraordinary balsamic, mentholated ending - High end boutique wine with limited production (7,000 btls) - True expression of the concept of terroir - Unique character, lots of spices incl black pepper and cocoa with smooth and velvet tannins - Impressively rich in the nose, explosive and powerful in the mouth

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“bianco” pecorino I.G.T.

“BIANCO” Pecorino I.G.T (bianco means: white)

- Tradtional grape from the Marche and Abruzzo areas. Revived in the last ten years - I.G.T means that is produced with grapes grown exclusively in the Pescara area - Both vinification and ageing are in stainless steel - Complex and mineral but still very easy to drink

FEATURES -100% Pecorino grape varietal - Strict and careful attention to the fruit in the vineyards at harvest - Fermentation is in stainless steel -The wine is finished and refined with solids, in stainless steel

-Impressions: clear, rich, straw-yellow color; fresh, intense, bouquet, rich in minerals, with hints of hawthorn, exotic fruits and honey. To the palate it is it reveals itself to be fresh, full-bodied and dry. The fruity notes are harmoniously balanced by the body and the acidity. - 100% Pecorino grapes: no blending with other grapes one of the few “real” pecorinos in the market - Extremely good quality for value - New grape with limited production and low yields. Ready to drink wine with good ageing potential - Completing the “BIANCO” line there is also the Fiano I.G.T.

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