Sottosopra

Aromatised wine and black cherry-based drink

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a grape of great consistency and flexibility, a trait which nurtured its success over the centuries thanks to its different and widespread employments. Sottosopra is made of two precious fruits, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and black cherry. A fortified wine to drink with sweet and salty pairings or in original mix to quench your thirst.

Grapes / Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 100%
Harvest / Grapes harvested at two different points of ripeness.
Introduction / This black cherry wine can be found in Abruzzo in many different versions. Some of them may also include the addition of liqueur. We use exclusively Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grapes, added with a syrup from black cherries.
Tasting / Ruby red color with reddish purple reflections. Very intense aroma of red fruits along with notes of cocoa. Very elegant, round, pleasant and fresh at taste, with a pleasant acidity. Excellent pairing with pastries, chocolate cakes, fruit tarts. Perfect with blue cheeses. Serve cold.

Mostocotto

Mostocotto is a typical traditional drink in Abruzzo. The grape used for the making is the generous variety of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Mostocotto is used to enhance desserts, salads, cheeses and fruits.

Grapes / Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 100%
Introduction / The making of Mostocotto has different phases. The grapes are pressed with crushers. The free-run must is filtered, cleaned from the skins and grape pips and cooked.
At the boiling stage, the must is allowed to thicken over a slow heat for about 8 hours, until the quantity reaches about a quarter of the initial must. The preparation of Mostocotto is rooted in the centennial rural culture of Abruzzo. Mostocotto is an ingredient used in the preparation of many traditional local sweets and pastry.
Mostocotto can be perfectly used for dressing salads and fruit salads or in combination with aged cheeses and grilled meat.