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The Citra family of stylishly created Italian wines, widely admired for its enduring high quality and exceptional value, represents a reliable source of versatile, food-friendly varietal wines. As the single most important producer in Italy's picturesque coastal Abruzzi region and a leading Italian brand across America, Citra has built a reputation as a trusted producer of well-made, authentic Italian wines.

Production Area
Site-specific, mature vineyards in the prime Paglieta and Pollutri districts of the Chieti region of the Abruzzi

Grape Varieties
100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Vinification
Select handpicked grapes are vinified using traditional methods and allowed to macerate 15 days at a controlled temperature of 77°F before decanting into stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in a combination of Slavonian oak barrels and French oak barriques for 24 months, with additional refinement in the bottle for six months before release. Enjoyable in youth, Caroso can sustain up to a decade in aging.

Color
Deep ruby

Bouquet
Complex scents of fruit and spice accented by hints of sweet vanilla

Taste
Rich, generous, full-bodied and velvety, with intense notes of red fruit, plums and spice.

Alcohol
13.5%

Serving Suggestions
A perfect accompaniment to roasted or grilled meat, game and assorted cheeses