2020 De Fermo 'Concrete' Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Italy Franz Strohmeier VINEYARD:Balado is sourced from two

VINEYARD:Balado is sourced from two parcels of ungrafted vines planted in 1950 within a granite-walled vineyard

one of the largest Grand cru villages

less extrovertedly salty than the basic cuvée but more palate-dominating

frequently extending three (3) weeks or more

2020 De Fermo 'Concrete' Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Italy Franz Strohmeier VINEYARD:Balado is sourced from two100% Montepulciano. From certified biodynamic estate vines of around 25 years old. The fruit is harvested manually. The grapes are destemmed but not crushed; they are fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts and no temperature control in concrete tanks. Maceration is about 4 days. The wine is also aged in concrete hence the very literal name for 10 11 months and bottled without fining, filtration or sulfur (sparingly applied during racking but