Fontefico Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Superiore Cocca di Casa 2022

Fontefico Cocca di Casa 2022 is a dry, organic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Superiore that captures the distinctive character of Abruzzo’s Costa dei Trabocchi. Sourced from the single Vigna del Pozzo vineyard and shaped by Adriatic sea breezes, it combines ripe red-fruit appeal with saline minerality, silky tannins and carefully integrated spice. The wine is a heartfelt tribute to Montepulciano, Fontefico’s signature variety and one of Abruzzo’s most important native grapes.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby in colour, the wine opens with inviting aromas of small red berries and cherries, complemented by subtle resinous, liquorice and spice nuances. On the palate, it is soft, approachable and well balanced, with lively saline freshness and a pronounced mineral character that reflects its coastal origin. Velvety tannins provide structure without heaviness, leading to a persistent finish layered with liquorice and warming spice. It is enjoyable now for its supple fruit and polished texture, while its structure and maturation suggest further development over the next few years.

Production
The grapes come from Vigna del Pozzo, an east-facing single vineyard near Vasto in the Costa dei Trabocchi. Its stony, clay-rich soils contain iron and contribute to the wine’s distinctive mineral expression and refreshing tension, while the nearby Adriatic Sea brings cooling, saline breezes. Fontefico follows a minimal-intervention approach, with fermentation lasting 22 days. A portion of the wine matures for 24 months in stainless-steel tanks to preserve fruit purity, while the remainder spends 18 months in wooden casks for added softness and complexity. The wine then rests for a further six months in bottle before release.

Food & Serving
Serve slightly cool, at approximately 16–18°C. Cocca di Casa is an excellent match for grilled meats, richly flavoured pasta dishes, rustic pizzas and mature cheeses. Decanting is not essential, but a short 30-minute decant can help reveal its mineral, spiced and savoury nuances, particularly when served alongside a substantial meal.

Producer
Fontefico is a winery based in Abruzzo’s Costa dei Trabocchi, where it focuses on expressing the identity of its coastal vineyards through native varieties and estate production. The estate’s wines are made entirely at Fontefico, helping preserve the authenticity of the fruit and terroir. Cocca di Casa is regarded as a particular favourite of the winery: an organic Montepulciano that unites patient maturation in steel and wood with the saline, mineral signature of Vigna del Pozzo.

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