Established in 1978, the 'Azienda Agricol Ciccio Zaccagnini' estate began as a small family vineyard producing a mere 1,000 bottles a year.Today, the estate stretches 500 acres alongside the Rome-Pescara highway, located in Bolognano in the providence of Pescara. A little more
than 30 years later, Zaccagnini's production capability has grown to 500,000 cases of premium wine a year.
'Total Quality' is the fundamental element in keeping Zaccagnini successful. Zaccagnini states, "We want to satisfy our customers because
ultimately, they are the ones that guarantee the development and progress of our company." The quality and excellence of Zaccagnini wines
is attributed to an extremely talented winemaker by the name of Concezio Marulli. He applies a total quality control system to every step of the winemaking process, as well as using the most modern production techniques. Additionally, Marulli is constantly researching new vine clones and fermentation techniques in Zaccagnini's state of the art, on- premises laboratory.
Zaccagnini's hard work and dedication pays off at the end of the day. Their wines are accepted and praised in the world market. Even Wine Spectator Magazine awarded them with the highest point rating ever given to a Montepulciano; 94 points to their 1997 San Clemente Montepulciano. Most Recently, Robert Parker, of the Wine Advocate, gave the 2007 vintage of the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva 90 points!
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“Intense ruby red color with violet nuances; intense, characteristic bouquet of the primary grape aromas; fruity component, full bodied and robust, well-balanced with tannin and
"Pale yellow with green nuances; very delicate bouquet, fragrant with extremely pleasant aromas. Very fresh and well-balanced flavors. With a crisp and elegant finish."-Winemaker's Notes "Small
James Suckling 91 "A ripe and round textured red with plum, blueberry, cedar and chocolate aromas and flavors. Full body, lots of fruit and a delicious
"Intense ruby red colour with violet nuances; intense, characteristic bouquet of the primary grape aromas; fruity component, full-bodied and robust, well-balanced with tannin and oak
“Intense ruby red color with violet nuances; intense, characteristic bouquet of the primary grape aromas; fruity component, fullbodied and robust, well-balanced with tannin and oak
James Suckling 91 "This is a soft and fruity red with dried berries and hints of fruit cake. Full body, ripe tannins and a delicious finish.
"Intense violet robe. Aromas of plums and ripe blackberry. Each sip delivers a mouthful of ripe berries, leather and black pepper with subtle hints of
"Light yellow color with green reflection; delicate, yet fragrant bouquet on the nose. Aromatic and pleasant; fine and elegant taste, with a cool and very
"Harvest by hand, following ripening curves. Fermentation occurs with gentle grape pressing, cold skin contact and vacuum pressing is used along with a low-temperature maceration.
"Chronicon Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Zaccagnini 2008 is a very smooth dry red Italian wine, made by the same producer (Zaccagnini) as it’s brother wine, Ikebana Montepulciano.
" The Riesling grapes go through a soft pressing of the grapes for maceration, soft pressing under gas to extract only the juice then cold
"Harvest by hand, following ripening curves. Fermentation occurs with gentle grape pressing, cold skin contact and vacuum pressing is used along with a low-temperature maceration.
James Suckling 91 "A rich and beautiful red with lots of berry fruit plus hints of chocolate and vanilla, yet there's a freshness and edge to
"Pale yellow with green nuances; very delicate bouquet, fragrant with extremely pleasant aromas. Very fresh and well-balanced flavors. With a crisp and elegant finish."-Winemaker's Notes "Small
"Pale yellow with green nuances; very delicate bouquet, fragrant with extremely pleasant aromas. Very fresh and well-balanced flavors. With a crisp and elegant finish."-Winemaker's Notes "Small
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