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Rosso Piceno DOC wine — Boccadigabbia winery — Dionysus

Rosso Piceno DOC

by Boccadigabbia · Marche, Italy

AppellationRosso Piceno/PicenoDOC
TypeRed
GrapesMontepulciano, Sangiovese
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
BoccadigabbiaMarche, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from the estate’s own 5 ha of vineyards, situated at 180 m above sea level with varied exposures and sandy, clay soils. Cover crops are maintained between the rows and ploughed into the soil every three to four years as natural fertiliser. Green harvesting is practised.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness: Sangiovese at the end of September and Montepulciano in the second half of October. After crushing and gentle pressing, the must ferments in steel tanks with frequent pumping over and undergoes skin maceration.

Ageing

The wine matures for 10–12 months in one- to two-year-old French barriques.

Tasting profile

Refined in character.

Serving and pairing

Pairs with roasted or sauced red meat and with most Italian dishes.