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.

Confronto

Bianco

The banter played on the Confronto Vino Rosso label becomes severe and passionate in this Confronto Bianco. The scene of a man who wants to get better over the assertiveness of the other describes a conversation between two cultures: the local, featured by Pecorino, and the international, represented by Pinot Gris. The winner is the dialogue, sharing a friendly glass of Confronto.

Grapes / Pinot Gris and Pecorino.
Harvest / First decade of October.
Average yield per hectare / 40 hl.
Vinification / Low temperature maceration after destemming of the grapes and thermo-controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting / Straw-yellow color with greenish glows. Fruity aromas, apple, pineapple, chamomile and mulberry. Excellent structure, consistent and persistent on the palate.

Confronto

Red Wine

“Confronto” is the area of contact between two wine cultures. Amedeo De Luca and Ralph Falbo decided to melt two prestigious grape varieties such as Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and Zinfandel in a single wine to celebrate the point of contact between the traditions of the ‘old world’ and the wine visions of the ‘new world’. The packaging and label, conceived to attract attention and stimulate conversation, made Confronto an award-winning product with high international recognition.

Grapes / Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Primitivo di Manduria.
Harvest / Second half of October for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and second half of September for Primitivo di Manduria.
Average yield per hectare / 40 hl.
Vinification / Long maceration on the skins in stainless steel tanks. Aging for 10 months in bottle.
Tasting / Dark red ruby color. Fruity with hints of plum, blackberry and marasca cherry, slightly spicy. Complex wine, persistent, full-bodied, soft and velvety.

Magnolia

Bianco

Magnolia white wine is a fresh scent of summer, a vibrant sun at sea.
The passion for the blend in Antonio and Amedeo gave life to this original and captivating white wine. Four different grapes, together as a small orchestra playing a lovely music to emphasize a moment of levity. Bianco Magnolia is meant to be the perfect company for aperitif and friendly time together.

Grapes / Sauvignon, Falanghina, Trebbiano, Traminer.
Harvest / End August for Sauviggnon and Traminer, end of September for Trebbiano and Falanghina.
Vinification / Low temperature maceration after destemming of the grapes and thermo-controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting / Straw-yellow color. Notes of yellow peach, with hints of exotic fruit, lychee, mango and pineapple. Fresh, soft, round, full and persistent with citrus aftertaste.

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

 DOC

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, interpreted and enhanced by Collefrisio. Alongside Pecorino, Falanghina, and Passerina, a line of wines that represent and narrate the flavors and aromas of those grape varieties that make Abruzzo’s wine productions celebrated worldwide.

Grapes / Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 100%
Harvest / Last week of October.
Average yield per hectare / 55 hl.
Vinification / Long maceration on the grape skin for about 15-20 days. Aged in steinless steel, followed by a partial aging in oak barrels.
Tasting / Ruby red colour. full-bodied, harmonious and slightly tannic. Well balanced with a long lasting taste.

Falanghina

 IGT Terre di Chieti

Collefrisio’s Falanghina is an expression of lightness and conviviality. A native grape variety that has regained the public’s attention due to its fragrant aromas and freshness, making it perfect for aperitifs.

Grapes / Falanghina 100%
Harvest / Final ten days of September.
Average yield per hectare / 60 hl.
Vinification / Maceration at low temperature upon grapes removal from the stalks and controlled temperature alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel.
Tasting / Straw-like yellow colour. Intense flowery and fruity scent. Long lasting taste.

Passerina

Passerina IGT Terre di Chieti

Our Passerina, with its characteristic acidic notes that accompany this native grape variety, naturally endowed with good sugar concentration. Its freshness, combined with citrus and floral notes, makes it an ideal pairing for risottos, shellfish, and fried fish.

Grapes / Passerina 100%
Harvest / End of September.
Average yield per hectare / 60 hl.
Vinification / Low temperature maceration after destemming of the grapes and thermo-controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting / Straw-yellow color with greenish glows. Intense notes of citrus, bergamot and white flowers from the Mediterranean Maquis. Good structure and acidity, excellent olfactory-taste persistence.

Morrecine

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

Morrecine is the area where the vineyards of this Montepulciano d’Abruzzo are located. The site was flourishing since Roman times, when the cultivation of a red grapes was familiar and grape growers produced a wine with a very appreciated ruby color.

Grapes / Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 100%
Harvest / Half October.
Average yield per hectare / 65 hl.
Vinification / Long maceration on the skins. Aging in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting / Intense red ruby color with violet hues. Aromas of mixed berries, black cherry, under spirit cherry. Well balanced, excellent structure.

Magnolia

Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

Intense aroma, fresh memory of a summer fruits. Magnolia is the first rosé still wine at Collefrisio, born under the sign of a flower full of scents and symbol of dignity and beauty. The transparencies playing on the label is due to the technique of thermal crushing. The different thickness of petal layers unveils the vibrant color of the wine even behind the texts of the back label.

Grapes / Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 100%
Harvest / First week of October
Vinification / Low temperature maceration after destemming of the grapes and thermo-controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting / Intense cherry pink color. The bouquet has red fruit hints, wild strawberry, cherry and black cherry. Excellent structure, balanced, fresh with a long finish.