La Quercia, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo D.O.C.
(mohn-tay-pool-CHAH-no dah-BROOT-soh)

Tasting Notes: This Montepulciano is a great example of what can happen when you match low-yield winemaking expertise with a prolific growing zone, and constantly cut, cut, cut back the vines. Made by winemaker Antonio Lamona, the result is one of the best quality, most expressive and balanced Montepulcianos around. This wine is also 100% organic, and delivers as a wine that takes no shortcuts.

	Abruzzo, Italia. (Morro d’Oro) 12 hectares.		Mixed clay.
	La Quercia. (la-KWIR-cha)		Guyot. Tendone. 1,100-3,100 vines/hectare. 1-2 bottles/plant yield.
	Antonio Lamona. (ahn-TOE-nee-oh lah-MO-nah)		Fermentation in temp controlled stainless steel tanks.
	100% Montepulciano.		No barrel aging.
	6.5 grams per liter.		No aging.
	5.8 grams per liter.		Varies. (3 year average: 3,000 cases)
	13.0% by volume.		Olive tapenade, pork chop with sauteed onions, and chicken kebabs.