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Rosso Piceno 'Vigneto Contrada Vallone' - 2018

Rosso Piceno 'Vigneto Contrada Vallone' - 2018

This Rosso Piceno hails from Rio Maggio’s oldest vineyard. Crafted with classic Bordeaux vinification techniques, it’s a structured and generous wine, pairing the intensity of Montepulciano with the complexity of Sangiovese. This is a structured and agreeable wine, with good complexity, a well-proportioned body and enveloping final. It has a beautiful ruby red color

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Brand: Rio Maggio
Region:Marche
Sub-Region:Fermo
Commune/Village:Montegranaro
Varietal:70% Montepulciano, 30% Sangiovese
Color:Red
Alcohol:13.5%
Size:750ml

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Country:Italy
Climate:In this zone we have mostly a Mediterranean climate
Harvest Technique:Hand harvested
Soil:loam soils
Vineyard Size:8 ha
Vine Age (year planted):1990
Fermentation:Fermentation consists of classic Bordeaux winemaking techniques. They include 12–15-day pre- and post-fermentation macerations, with scheduled pumping over and temperature control from 18° to 26° C.
Elevage:Maturation: aging in French barriques either new or one-year old barriques, for at least 8-10 months. Aging: in bottle for other 4-6 months.
Total Production:400 cases
Sustainable Certificates:Rio Maggio employs sustainable practices in their vineyards, avoiding all synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides.
Sustainable Practice:Yes