Winemaker Profile:
The Fantini Group was born in the heart of the Mediterranean, in Abruzzo, in the small town of Ortona.
It is here that the largest “Boutique Winery” in Italy is based. The Fantini Group believes in meticulous attention to every single detail, starting from the vineyard. the selection of extraordinary grapes at the origin and the careful processing followed by the team of 21 young winemakers with great international experience, allow to obtain wines of great value, appreciated all over the world.
Three Dreamers, the new flagship of the group. It is a brand new red from dried organic Montepulciano dAbruzzo grapes, «in practice they have borrowed the production technique of Amarone.
“This is it! This is the best! At the first sip, I realised that this is the pinnacle of Italian wine creation” – The Winehunter.
VARIETY: Montepulciano and other native grapes from Abruzzo.
COLOUR: Deep ruby red.
PRODUCTION AREA: Cantalupo single vineyard, Notaresco.
VINEYARDS: Our grapes are in Notaresco valley in the prime hilly site with outstanding growing conditions where the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo gem can shine. This area benefits of a special microclimate and good soil structure due to the high peaks of the Gran Sasso National Park and the Adriatic Coast.
VINIFICATION: Harvest is around 3rd decade September. The grapes are handpicked and put into small 5kg cases by carefully selecting each bunch. The grapes are left to dry in temperature-controlled tanks especially made for drying the grapes. It normally takes about 120 days during which the grapes gradually become dehydrated and develop the typical fruity aromas of natural drying . After drying, the grapes are dehydrated by about
40%. They are gently pressed and left to undergo a fermenting maceration in steel tanks for 6 months at 25/30°. Fining in American wood for 18 months.
SENSORY FEATURES: Deep ruby red with shades of black plum. The aromas are deep and complex: ripe fruit, raisins, blackberries, sour cherries, cinnamon with touches of vanilla and dark chocolate. The palate has a powerful rush of cocoa powder, with notes of jammy blackcurrant and hints of mocha espresso and caramel toffee. The seamlessly integrated palate of powdery tannins frame the perfect acidity, giving a long texture on the finish.
BEST SERVED WITH: Its elegance and structure make it perfect with game, red meats or mature cheeses. It is also an ideal accompaniment for lengthy conversations.
WINEMAKERS: Dennis Verdecchia and Francesco De Santis.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18°C.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 16,5 Vol.
