TEN
VINTAGES
COLLEFRISIO WINERY • TIME STANDS STILL • ABRUZZO
"Ten stories, one soul: the ultimate expression of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo in a symphony that defies the calendar."
The Immortality of Terroir
Ten Vintages from **Collefrisio** is an audacious project that redefines luxury in the Abruzzo region. While most wineries seek to capture a moment in time, Collefrisio has selected the most exclusive reserves from its last ten cycles to create a wine of absolute harmony. It is a red wine that offers infinite layers: the power of ripe fruit, the elegance of barrel aging, and a tannic structure that only time — and expert blending — can bestow. Each bottle is a collector's item that represents the historical legacy of the Girolamo family.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Collefrisio Estate, Frisa (Chieti), Abruzzo, Italy.
Winery: Collefrisio.
Composition: Secret blend of 10 selected Montepulciano vintages.
Aging: Complex process involving different times in French oak barrels and prolonged refinement.
Classification: Vino Rosso d'Italia (Prestige Edition).
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Deep, dense garnet red, with edges showing the maturity of its oldest vintages.
Nose: A sensory journey. It begins with dried black fruits (figs, plums), followed by complex notes of coffee, tobacco, oriental spices, sandalwood, and a fascinating balsamic background.
Palate: Majestic. The entry is warm and silky, revealing an imposing yet perfectly polished structure. The balance between acidity and ripeness is a technical feat. Eternal finish, leaving memories of dark chocolate and liqueur cherries.
3. Architecture of Ten Vintages
4. Pairing and Recommendations
Gastronomy: A meditation wine or for high-level banquets. Accompanies long-aged red meats, game cuts, white truffle, or molecular cuisine dishes with powerful reductions. It is sublime with strong blue cheeses.
Service: It is recommended to decant at least 2 to 3 hours before consumption. Serve at **18°C - 20°C** in large Burgundy glasses to allow the wine to express itself in layers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Ten Vintages better than an In&Out?
It's not a question of better, but of style. In&Out seeks the power and concentration of a single moment, while Ten Vintages seeks the harmony and historical complexity of an entire decade.
How many bottles are produced?
It is an extremely limited edition due to the scarcity of the reserve wines used for the blend. Each bottle is numbered as a guarantee of its exclusivity.
What is its aging potential?
Practically unlimited under suitable conditions. Containing already aged wines, it possesses extraordinary stability that will allow it to live for decades in the bottle.
