Tolos

TOLOS: THE NOBLE “CRU”

On the high pastures of the Maiella massif, the mother mountain of Abruzzo, you can find special pseudo dome-shaped structures made from piles of dry stones. They are rural shelters connected with sheep farming but they actually have a noble ancient origin. Examples of tholos (domed tombs) can be found in various areas of the Mediterranean: from the Mycenaean civilization to Etruscan tombs, Roman buildings, Sardinian nuraghi and the trulli of Puglia, which also belong to the same category of ancient and often sacred buildings.

This name that is so ancient, noble and ancestrally linked to the land and to man’s genius, seemed ideal for our most prestigious wine. Carefully selected Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grapes make this “cru” complex and powerful. Refined for 18 months in new barriques and then for 12 months in the bottle, it is elegant, well-structured and balanced, with a lingering finish. It is an excellent red wine in our line of high-end wines, which, as their name suggests, express their close bond with the land and the traditions of Abruzzo.

GRAPE VARIETY

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 100%.

VINEYARDS

5 hectares in the property vineyard 'Forca di Lupo', in parcels grown in rows with 4000 vines/hectare.

GROUND

Medium mixture, clayey, chalky with excellent drainage.

VINIFICATION

Fermentation in stainless steel, long maceration on the skins at controlled temperature.

REFINING PROCESS

18 months in new barrels and 12 months in bottles.

STYLE

The 'cru' of the company, complex and powerful.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS

Intense ruby red color with garnet shades. Intense aroma of red mature fruit and small wild berries fused elegantly with fine spicy and sweet notes. Of great structure, complex, elegant, balanced and of long persistence.

SIZES

0,375L, 0,75L, 1,5L, 3L

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AWARDS

  • Gold Medal AWC Vienna 2018
  • 4 Star Guida Vini Buoni d’Italia TCI
  • Gold Medal Selezione del Sindaco 2018
  • Gold Medal Challenge International du Vin 2018
  • Silver Medal AWC Vienna 2017
  • Silver Medal International Wine Challenge 2017
  • Gold Medal AWC Vienna 2016
  • Super Tre Stelle Veronelli 2016 Tolos 2008
  • I vini di Veronelli 2011
  • Golden Star Touring Club Italiano 2011
  • Gold Medal Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2010
  • BDiploma di Gran Menzione – Vinitaly 2010