Controvento Rosso 2021

Grown biodynamically, this red is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and no sulfur was added. On the nose, cherries, dark fruits, smoke, and rosemary. At first sip, you'll experience juicy fruit paired with savory notes of pepper with a grippy and savory finish.

Tasting Notes: Full of fruit such as berries and black cherry with hints of spice.

Pairing Suggestions: Pizza, Pasta, Kebab

Abruzzo, Italy

Type: Red | Vintage: 2021 | Sulfur: No Added | Varietal: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo | Alcohol: 13% | Production: Organic | Style: Nerdy

Producer Profile

“This wine is produced thanks to the land rich in stones and its exposure, to the sun, to the sea breeze, and to the meticulous work of man.” — Vincezo Di Meo Meaning “upwind” in Italian, Controvento is a 5 hectare vineyard in the Rocca San Giovanni region of Abruzzo just kilometers off the Adriatic Sea. Enzo’s farm, situated partially in a valley with the backdrop of the beautiful Adriatic in the distance, is a completely biological organically-run vineyard. Vines growing seven varietals all on calcareous soil are cooled by the salty sea breeze. The vines are fertilized with only winter green manure and are primed under falling moon. Zero chemicals of any kind are ever used. Enzo’s philosophy of wine making is strict, allowing the grape to flourish in each and every bottle. Enzo once said that he wanted to make wines like his grandfather did, in the purest possible form. Enzo never fines, clarifies, filters, or uses and So2 and always allows for spontaneous fermentation. - Minum Selections