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Rosso Piceno DOC

by Boccadigabbia · Marche, Italy

Appellation
Rosso Piceno/PicenoDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
Montepulciano, Sangiovese
Alcohol
14.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Dark
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Bottled in
0.75 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.