LLS Portfolio Book

Caroso

Caroso is an important project to the identity of Codice Citra. This is a singular wine from a singular place—a Riserva bottling of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo that captures an elegance and finesse rarely associated with this often undervalued and under-explored portion of the Italian peninsula. The name Caroso is derived from the Italian, “Caro,” meaning elegant, rich and valued. It is sourced from a selection of exceptionally old vines (more than 55 yrs) planted on a series undulating hillsides that overlook the sparkling Adriatic. This is a truly unique corner of the world and it produces a truly unique and refined wine. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOP Riserva The patches of old vine Montepulciano that source Caroso are interspersed with olive groves, gardens, and wildflowers. They rest on steep hillsides at more than 1,100 feet of elevation within view of the sea. Here, in the hillside communities of Paglieta and Pollutri, the vines are cared for by hand. In the winery, vinification is executed slowly and with precision. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel. The wine is then transferred to French oak for the malolactic conversion and 24 months’ aging. An additional 12 months refinement in bottle ensue before the wine is ready for release.

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