Citra's Ferzo line celebrates Abruzzo, a region with a long winegrowing tradition. Here, the climate, the soils and - above all - the passion of the winegrowers contribute to wines with great personality. Just like this Ferzo, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC, which beyond any doubt represents the most authentic expression of the Montepulciano grape variety. It comes from the hills of Ortona, in the province of Chieti, from a privileged territory where the meeting of sea and mountains creates precisely the ideal conditions for growing Montepulciano grapes. An indigenous grape variety of excellence in Abruzzo, Montepulciano is known and appreciated for its versatility and great aromatic intensity. This vine produces both structured reds and fresh, fruity rosés, such as this Cerasuolo. In the winery, after a soft pressing, the must remains in contact with the skins for a short period at low temperature (cryo-maceration), until the characteristic cherry colour is extracted, but without loading the wine with tannins. The clear must is then transferred to steel tanks where it ferments at a controlled temperature. In the glass, Ferzo Cerasuolo has a brilliant cherry red colour. On the nose, intense fruity notes of cherry, or ‘cerase’ as they say in those parts, and pomegranate stand out. A fresh and inviting perfume that anticipates the pleasantness of the sip. In the mouth, the wine is fresh and well balanced, with a lively acidity that enhances drinkability. The cherry notes also return on the palate, accompanied by a pleasant almond finish that adds complexity. Thanks to its freshness and versatility, this Cerasuolo is perfect with fish soups and seafood dishes, such as mullet and shellfish, as well as with tomato-based first courses. Also perfect with white meats, semi-matured cheeses and, hear hear, even with pizza.