Masciarelli Marina Cvetic M D'abruzzo Riserva 18 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Masciarelli
Label Name:
 
Marina Cvetic M D'abruzzo Riserva 18
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Abruzzo (San Martino sulla Marrucina, Chieti)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Montepulciano 100%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
90 points — Wine Spectator (2018). Masciarelli and Marina Cvetic Riserva have earned Tre Bicchieri (past vintages) and high scores in other vintages (e. g. , Vinous 93 for 2020; JamesSuckling 94 for 2017)

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with ripe black- and red-fruit (blackberry, cherry), violet and spice notes, eucalyptus, tobacco, cocoa and vanilla; silky texture, rounded ripe tannins and a long, loamy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled steaks, braised lamb, beef ragu, roasted game, aged Pecorino and other hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu (Chinese red-cooked pork), Peking duck, teriyaki beef, spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Montepulciano fermented in temperature‑controlled stainless steel with extended maceration; aged 12–18 months in French oak barriques (often first/second pass) then bottled and cellared before release.

Vineyard Info
Masciarelli, founded by Gianni Masciarelli (1981), is a leading Abruzzo producer. Marina Cvetic is the estate’s flagship Montepulciano Riserva sourced from San Martino parcels across the estate.