100% Montepulciano

Since beginning his project in 2003, Francesco now cultivates four hectares of Trebbiano, Montepulciano, and Pecorino vines between the Adriatic coast and the snow-capped Apennine mountains. This forms part of a larger farm where he also grows olives, garlic, spelt, barley, and figs. The majority of vines are trellised, but some of Francesco's newer plantings are planted in the traditional pergola system. Francesco's commitment to biodiversity is evident in his organically farmed vines, which flourish amidst cover crops such as clover and legumes, replenishing the calcareous clay soils with nitrogen.

The montepulciano grapes undergo a brief six-hour maceration before fermentation in terracotta amphorae. The wine is then aged in the same amphorae for approximately 12 months, allowing for natural malolactic fermentation to occur. 

An eye-catching wine with a vibrant cherry pink hue, it offers a bouquet of raspberry, pomegranate, and blood orange. On the palate, it is juicy and fresh, with a balance between softness and acidity, leading to a savory finish.

Tasting notes: Blood orange, raspberry, cherry.

Food pairing: Grilled tiger prawns!