Area of production: Vineyards of Monteprandone hills–Ascoli Piceno–Marche
Grapes: Selection of Montepulciano red grapes
Yield (grapes per hectare): 40 quintals
Plant breeding system: VSP-Vertical-trellised spurred cordon
Soil composition: Medium consistency with streaks of clay
Vinification and production system: Manual harvest, following ripening curves. Gentle grape pressing, maceration in steel vats with manual pressing and fermentation at controlled temperature. At the end of fermentation, it ages in oak barrels for 12 months, then again 12 months in concrete tanks. It refines for at least 6 months in the bottle
Organoleptic description: Deep ruby red color, limpid and intense. Strong liquorice and wild berries scents, full-bodied and robust, with a tannic component, enveloped in the aromatic texture of the grape variety. A wine of great structure and complexity, for this reason it improves during maturation in the bottle, which can last up to 30 years
Preservation: Store in a fresh, dry and dark place. A wine intended to be drunk within 20-30 years of the vintage
Serving temperature: To be served at room temperature (18°C), after having uncorked the bottle one hour before
Gastronomic suggestions: Wine for game and high-quality meat. We suggest tasting the wine slowly to fully appreciate its unique features. Great meditation wine
Alcohol: 14.5% vol*
(* Depending on the year, the analytical values may vary slightly