VARIETY: Sangiovese- Cabernet Sauvignon

COLOR: Red

PRODUCTION AREA: Ortona. Abruzzo.

VINEYARDS: Our vineyards are grown in the commune of Ortona on the Adriatic coast of the Abruzzo. The vines are planted with a south-eastern aspect on clay-limestone soil and trained using a pergola training system

VINIFICATION:   Soft stalk stripping and crushing. Maceration-fermentation for 20 days. Malo-lactic fermentation in French wood barriques and ageing for 6 months.

SENSORY FEATURES: Intense ruby red color; fruity, with notes of jam and cherry preserved in alcohol; spicy notes of licorice, aromas of vanilla and faded flowers. A full-bodied wine, good tannins, with a pleasant sour aftertaste; ready to drink.

BEST SERVED WITH: Easy to drink, good with salami, savory first courses, excellent with meat and cheese

WINEMAKERS: Rino Santeusanio and Francesco De Santis

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 °C

AWARDS:

• Mundus Vini2021: Gold Medal

• Japan Wine Challenge 2022: Silver Medal

• Luca Maroni 2023: 95 points

• Frankfurt International Trophy 2023: Silver Medal

• Korea Wine Challenge 2023: Gold Medal