Rio Maggio Montepulciano
IT424-22
Tenuta Rio Maggio
Rio Maggio Montepulciano
Marche , Italy
| Type: | Still Red Wine |
| Varietals: | 50% Montepulciano, 50% Sangiovese |
| Region: | Marche , Fermo |
| Vineyard Size: | 10 ha |
| Planted: | 1996 |
| Farming Methods: | Hand harvested |
| Soil: | loam soils |
| Climate: | In this zone we have mostly a Mediterranean climate |
| Fermentation: | Grapes are pressed just after manual harvest, without using any form of So2. Must stay in contact with skin for about 6 days Fermentation starts naturally with indigenous yeast. Stainless steel tanks, temperature around 26 C. After that wine stays in contact with skin for other 6 days with 1 pumping over per day |
| Winemaker: | Ettore Janni -Santucci Simone |
| Elevage: | Concrete Oval tanks for about 6 months |
| ABV | 14.0% | SO2 | 60 mg/l | Size | 750ml |
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
The winery is located in the northern part of the Falerio Dei Colli Ascolani DOC area and this wine gains from this territory distinguishing and valuable peculiarities. The idea of this label comes from Salvo Agusta. It is a harmonious combination between the character of Montepulciano and the elegance of Sangiovese. It's a wine with great balance and good drinkability. It's distinguishing for its ruby color with violet reflections; by smell are perceptible floral and fruity notes.
