Description
Founded in 1978 under the name Fattoria Zaccagnini in the village of Bolognano. Back then, only one thousand bottles of wine per year was the average production. A growing reputation led to the need for expansion, and in 1984 the winery moved their operations to Contrada Pozzo in the centre of the Zaccagnini estates. Annual production is now 500,000 bottles. Marcello Zaccagnini, the dynamic director of the operation, together with his father Ciccio, have been protagonists in renovating wine making in Abruzzo. With over 80 hectares of vineyards, Zaccagnini is the pride of the wine-making sector in Abruzzo. They are fertile, sun-drenched lands at about 200 metres above sea level with winds blowing in from the gorges of Popoli. All of these factors combined with the complete lack of humidity and fog provide the perfect conditions for growing the indigenous varieties.
Zaccagnini are one of the most respected producers of this grape variety, making a wonderful tier of wines from this distinctive grape.
From the winery about this wine: “The wines of the “Tralcetto” line are represented by the typical vine sprig on the neck of the bottle and symbolize the deepest roots on which the bond between wine and territory is based. These tralcettos are harvested after annual pruning in the vineyards of our beautiful region and affixed by hand to each bottle with an ancient, artisanal gesture that brings a touch of magic to tables around the world.”
“Destemming-crushing and submerged cap maceration of the crushed grapes with temperature-controlled fermentation for about 15 days. Maturation in stainless steel on the lees until bottling.
“Medium purple-red color with violet hues. The nose opens to notes of red berries and spicy nuances of white pepper. On the palate we can find a correspondence of olfactory scents, good persistence with soft and balanced tannins.”
This mouth watering medium bodied red is juicy with more-ish savoury complexity.. think of ripe dark plum, blackberry, smoked meat and spice.. and cries out for Italian food! Viva Italia. 13% alc.
“.. the wine is rich, robust and structured. Look for ripe dark plum, cherry, blackberry, smoked meat and dark spice flavours on the palate. Pour with Pecorino and smoked cheeses. “ Natalie Maclean
RRP $35 **Our Special Price $27.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine**
