Wines, Beers & Spirits

This Verdicchio di Matelica DOC is obtained from some vineyards located in a hilly area with excellent exposure where the particular climatic conditions promote their organic cultivation. Then, at the time of perfect aromatic ripening, selected hand-picked grapes are vinified away from the air. Wine that expresses aromatic and floral notes of white fruit, on the palate shows great character and refreshing final acidity. Easy to match, both at meal and in other convivial moments, it is enhanced with medium seasoned fish and cheeses.

This is a very modern, powerful and structured red wine with hints of red fruit and a delicate vanilla making it both soothing and elegant.

Made with 100% of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grapes, it comes from a manual selection of the grapes lately harvested between October, the 10th and the 20th, in a 30 old vineyard in Controguerra with optimal exposure and low yield. The terroir gives the grapes the best thermal excursions that, together with organic techniques of cultivation, enhances the typical flavors of Montepulciano grapes.

WINE MAKING
The wine is made exclusively in stainless steel tanks thermo-conditioned and after the malolactic fermentation it ages in bottle for at least 6 months.

TASTING NOTES
Color: Intense red
Nose: Soft fruits, flowers and spices
Taste: Fresh mineral and astringent with persistence and full-bodied mouth. Perfect with rich grilled meat courses, skewers, cured meat, seasoned cheese, pasta.

HARVEST
Manual selection of grapes, harvested from September, the 20th to Sept. the 30rd in old vineyards of Ancarano and Controguerra with optimal exposure and medium-low yield. The terroir gives the grapes the best thermal excursions that, together with organic techniques of cultivation, enhances the typical flavors of Pecorino grapes.
 
WINE MAKING
The wine is made exclusively in stainless steel tanks thermo-conditioned and it takes the skin maceration at low temperature.
 
TASTING NOTES
Color: Pale yellow with golden reflexes
Nose: Flowers and ripened yellow fruit
Flavor by Mouth: Fresh and rich in minerality and persistence. Lovely with fish and fresh or medium-aged cheese.

The “Vino Cotto” (Cooked Wine) is a typical product of Macerata’s and Ascoli’s region, which finds in the countryside of Loro Piceno a high profile in history, culture and tradition. The grapes for making “Vino Cotto” are the locals black and white: Trebbiano, Sangiovese and Montepulciano. The grapes are pressed, and the juice is placed in copper and boiled slowly over direct wood fire for about 10-12 hours, until a drop of between 30% and 50% of its initial volume. Once cooked, the must is poured, still hot, in wooden barrels and left ageing for a period of not less than 5 years.
The “Vino Cotto” has a dark amber colour; a fruity perfume with hints of caramel and honey; a smooth taste, sweet and persistent and an alcohol content ranging from 12% to 14% no added sulphites.
The “Vino Cotto” is a great sipping wine but also an excellent dessert wine and goes very well with a wide variety of cakes and especially, with all the dry pastries, which are to be served at room temperature.

Organic certification recognition in progress.

It is a product obtained by the fermentation of sour cherries with sugar according to ancient recipes, and then aged in steel together with “Vino Cotto” aged 5 years for about 12 months. The “Visciol & Cotto” has a dark amber colour with shades of red; a fruity aroma with hints of caramel, honey, cherries and sour cherries; a soft, sweet and persistent flavour and an alcohol content of 12.5%. No added sulphites. The ideal is accompanied with any kind of sweet and dessert, which are to be served at a temperature of 10 ° -12 ° C.
In July 2019, the Gilbert & Gaillard Tasting Committee, based in Bailly in France, certified and awarded the Visciol & Cotto with a medal of 91 points at the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2019.
Tasting Report Gilbert & Gaillard: Amber colour, yellow reflections. Generous nose, dried fruit (grapes, and fig), honey, caramel, gingerbread. Opulent mouth, sweet that lines the taste buds with its delicious scent, endless finish. A wonder in respecting traditions.

Organic certification recognition in progress.

Grenache Noir & Early Melnik 55
Beautiful ruby colour. Ripe dark cherry with scents of rose hips, ripe prune and chocolate. The first impression on the palate is of sweetness, which accentuates the flavour of ripe red fruit. Robust finish.
The wine is filled in 750 ml glass bottles closed with natural cork and packed in carboard cases of 6 bottles.

Early Melnik 55, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot
Dried prunes, herbs, cinnamon and dark chocolate in the nose. The palate is structured, the middle palate – velvety. The finish is slightly dry, spicy with a hint of bitterness.
The wine is filled in 750 ml glass bottles closed with natural cork and packed in carboard cases of 6 bottles.

Early Melnik 55 & Grenache Noir & Petit Verdot
Deep crimson. Bright, sweet cherry and plum. Gentle, dry chalky texture – finesse as well as juicy fruit. Long, dry, mineral texture to the finish.
The wine is filled in 750 ml glass bottles closed with natural cork and packed in carboard cases of 6 bottles.

Poderesabbioni RIBONA Colli Maceratesi DOC 0.75 L organic white wine bottle

● Varietal composition: Maceratino Ribona 95%; Chardonnay max 3-5%
● Harvest: 2020
● Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin - PDO
● Location: Nature reserve Abbadia di Fiastra Nature Reserve in the municipality of
Petriolo
● Vineyard is organic
● Colour: straw yellow, bright, very limpid.
● Nose: scent of orange blossom, then fruity of apple and banana varietal.
● Palate: juicy in the mouth, the acidity and flavour guarantee a certain strength.
● The serving temperature is 10 - 12 ° C