2020 De Fermo 'Concrete' Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Italy Franz Strohmeier (Way longer than the AOC

(Way longer than the AOC requirement which is 12 months

less extrovertedly salty than the basic cuvée but more palate-dominating

VINEYARD:Balado is sourced from two parcels of ungrafted vines planted in 1950 within a granite-walled vineyard

A superbly engaging touch of fresh pineapple adds to the overall zesty and juicy nature of this Kabinett on the palate

one of the largest Grand cru villages

2020 De Fermo 'Concrete' Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Italy Franz Strohmeier (Way longer than the AOC100% Montepulciano. From certified biodynamic estate vines of around 25 years old. The fruit is harvested manually. The grapes are destemmed but not crushed; they are fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts and no temperature control in concrete tanks. Maceration is about 4 days. The wine is also aged in concrete hence the very literal name for 10 11 months and bottled without fining, filtration or sulfur (sparingly applied during racking but