VALLE MARTELLO WINERY

Valle Martello is a true “family” operation, currently managed in its entirety by a group of cousins, located in the town of Villamagna which takes it meaning from the Latin for Villa (Farm) and Magna (Important).  Sitting high atop the vineyards is the main building of the estate which was the Archbishop’s Palace in the 16th Century.  Specializing in indigenous grapes with very little “human intervention”, Valle Martello is a small production estate focused only on using the natural ingredients to make the best possible wines of the region.

Region: Abruzzo

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Viticultural Details:

This 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wine is the entry level wine to the red portfolio of Valle Martello.  Despite being one of the most common grapes found in Italy, this Montepulciano is no “common” wine.  There are 40 hectares of vineyards, situated between 2 hills, only 10 minutes from the Adriatic Sea which provides extremely rich soil.

Vinification and Maturation:

The wine is harvested, weather permitting, typically in October.  In the winery, Valle Martello uses traditional winemaking techniques accompanied by modern technologies like a soft press, temperature controlled fermentation, delestage and long maceration.  Montepulciano is a “fresh” wine and is released within 6-12 months of the harvest after fermenting and resting solely in steel tanks.

Tasting Notes:

Color: Ruby red with hints of violet

Bouquet: Cherry and red fruit

Flavor: Very easy to drink, soft bodies with slight tannins for a bit of backbone

Serving Suggestions: Delightful aperitif and with seafood, roast meat, salami and cheese 

Prima Terra Riserva

Vinification and Maturation:

This single vineyard gem is harvested, weather permitting, typically in October.  In the winery, Valle Martello uses traditional winemaking techniques accompanied by modern technologies like a soft press, temperature controlled fermentation, delestage and long maceration.  Maceration of the skins in stainless steel tanks for 40 days at a controlled temperature. It’s then aged for 12 months in oak barrels and 12 months in the bottle.

Tasting Notes:

Color: Vibrant ruby red with garnet reflexes

Bouquet: Intense and persistent. Hints of dark berry jam, and a spicy finish.

Flavor: Full bodied, rich in tannin, very persistent. Long in the finish with distinct notes of licorice and spice.

Serving Suggestions: Wonderful with cheese, salami, game, and chocolate.