Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo 'Chronicon' Zaccagnini 2024
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Der Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo "Chronicon" von Zaccagnini gehört zu einer Kategorie identitätsstiftender Roséweine aus den Abruzzen. Die Abruzzen nannten ihn historisch 'Rotwein', und tatsächlich ist die typische Farbe dieses Weins sehr intensiv. Mit großer Mineralität, neben roten Früchten in der Nase spürt man einen leichten Hauch von Salzwasser, der von der Nähe zur Adria stammt. Er zeichnet sich auch durch Frische aus, die eine gewisse Entwicklungsfähigkeit garantiert.
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo “Chronicon” from the Zaccagnini winery is a great wine of tradition, which has managed to remain true to its typical characteristics. Despite the prevailing fashion of light, delicate, and very pale Provençal rosés, Cerasuolo has not betrayed its origins and still proudly presents its strong color and richness, which comes from a generous grape in color and aromas like Montepulciano. It is a rosé with a clear gastronomic vocation, which pairs very well with platters of flavorful cured meats, pasta dishes with tomato, fish soups, and white meats.
“Chronicon” is the Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo produced by one of the most important and famous wineries in the region. The Zaccagnini estate has about 300 hectares of vineyards and represents a benchmark for Abruzzese wine. Despite its size, it continues to produce wines that faithfully reflect the characteristics of the terroir. The Montepulciano grapes come from different company vineyards, cultivated partly according to the traditional Abruzzese pergola and partly on trellises, on medium-textured soils, predominantly clayey.spalliera, on medium-textured soils, predominantly clay in nature. The harvest takes place slightly early to preserve greater freshness, necessary for making a rosé. The grapes are gently pressed and the must is cooled to 0 °C for a week. This is followed by white winemaking with fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Before bottling, the wine matures on the fine lees for several months.
The Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo "Chronicon" wine, from the Abruzzo winery Zaccagnini, perfectly illustrates the typical character of this great rosé wine from our tradition. It presents itself with a bright intense pink color with brilliant reflections. Rich and fragrant, it expresses aromas reminiscent of ripe cherry, red currant, wild strawberries, raspberry, pomegranate, and citrus hints. With good structure, it has a pleasantly juicy and crunchy sip, with ripe and expressive fruity aromas and a vinous background. The finish is harmonious and balanced, fresh and with good taste persistence.