HISTORICAL NOTES
This wine is dedicated to the lands of Itri and their history. During the construction of the Appian Way, the Romans had the opportunity to appreciate the qualities of the wine produced in these places, bringing it to the Urbe and praising it as one of the finest wines of the time.

GRAPE VARIETY AND PRODUCTION AREA
40% Abbuoto, 10% Serpe, 50% Merlot.
The grapes are sourced from vineyards nestled in cork oak forests, characterized by red earth, clayey limestone soil, low in organic matter, and rich in minerals.

VINEYARD CULTIVATION AND WINEMAKING
We employ the Guyot training system with a planting density of 4000 vines per hectare, yielding approximately 80 quintals per hectare. Our winemaking process includes cold pre-maceration of the grape skins for enhanced color and flavor extraction. Alcoholic fermentation is conducted with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged in large oak barrels for about 6 months.

HARVEST TIME early October.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Intense ruby red in color, the wine presents a vinous and delicate aroma on the nose, evoking violets, forest berries, and Mediterranean notes, complemented by hints of tobacco and leather. Aroma: on the nose, it is vinous and delicate, reminiscent of violets, forest berries, Mediterranean notes, followed by hints of tobacco and leather. The palate reveals a dry, savory, fresh, and harmonious taste that is broad and velvety, with delicate and balanced tannins.

GASTRONOMIC PAIRINGS
Pairs well with appetizers featuring aged cheeses, marzoline (young pecorino cheese), cold cuts, and olives.
For first courses, it complements dishes like spelt and chestnut soups, chickpea and mushroom soups, and is enhanced when served with pasta in a sausage ragù seasoned with coriander seeds, following tradition. It also pairs excellently with roasted pork and lamb.

SERVICE TEMPERATURE 18°C