Wine: Red wine
Taste: Dry
Volume: Strong
Min. alcohol: 13%
Mandatory Storage: Min. 2 years
Storage potential: 10 years
Controguerra Rosso Riserva DOC is a red wine made from the same grape composition as its little brother, Controguerra Rosso DOC, namely Montepulciano Nero (70-100%) with the permission to add local blue grapes (0-30%).
Controguerra Rosso Riserva DOC is an intense, ruby-red wine. The aroma is vinous and the taste is quite powerful, robust and with noticeable body and tannins. This wine generally matures slowly.
The minimum alcohol concentration is 13% and the mandatory aging period is a minimum of 2 years with 6 months bottle refinement.
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