PICENVM Anno Decimo
Vino cotto millesimato - Traditional product of the Marche Region
Vino cotto millesimato - Traditional product of the Marche Region
I t is a “millesimato” wine, obtained from the alcoholic fermentation of previously cooked must of a single vintage. It ages at least ten years in oak barrels before being bottled in individually numbered bottles. It is produced with the typical grapes of our territory, it is crystal clear amber color, it has an intense and ample scent, it is warm, sweet but never cloying, balanced, very persistent, fine and harmonious. It is perfect alone, with dessert, with chestnuts and also with aged and blue cheeses.
Characteristics of the wine Picenum Anno Decimo
Production area
The grapes come from our vineyards located in the territory of San Ginesio, between 300 and 400 meters above sea level on the hills of the Fiastrella valley. The soil is medium textured, clayey, deep and fertile.
Grapes
White and black berries grapes such as Trebbiano, Sangiovese and others local varieties, coming from a single harvest.
Vinification and aging
After the soft crushing and de-stemming, the must is cooked on naked flame; on average, this method reduces an average reduction of 1/3 the initial volume of the must. Once cooked, the must is placed in oak barrels where it begins a long period of fermentation and, at same time, aging on lees, for at least 10 years. After this minimum period, it is bottled in individually numbered bottles of a single production batch. In this wine sulphites are not added.
Organoleptic characteristics
Crystal clear and amber color; the aroma is intense and complex with dates, dried figs, caramel, honey and spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg; soft, warm, excellent sweetness never cloying and perfectly integrated with freshness and flavor, balanced, very persistent, delicate and harmonious.
Pairings
Excellent with dry pastries, roasted chestnuts, peaches, aged, spicy or blue cheeses; in some territories of Marche cooked wine is part of the traditional Easter breakfast together the typical donut, with ciauscolo and pecorino cheese. It is perfect even by itself being a great "meditation wine".
Service temperature
From 12°C to 18°C, according to the seasons or personal taste.
