Quintana Rosso Piceno DOC Superiore
Discover our wineries and exquisite wines from this iconic Italian region.
Grapes:
70% Montepulciano, 30% Sangiovese
First Vintage:
1993
Alcohol:
14.5% ABV
Format:
750 ml
Vineyards:
Owned plots in the municipality of Castorano (Marche)
Altitude:
200 meters above sea level
Soils:
Clay and limestone
Training System:
Guyot
Planting Density:
5,000 vines per hectare
Yield:
65 quintals per hectare (approx. 1.2 kg per vine)
Harvest:
Mid-October, by hand, early morning or late afternoon in small crates; grapes placed in cold storage before arriving at the cellar
Vinification & Aging:
Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel; maceration on the skins for about 28 days. Aged for 18 months in new French oak barriques
Color:
Deep garnet red with ruby highlights
Nose:
Concentrated aromas of black cherry, plum, sweet spices, and vanilla, with hints of tobacco and chocolate
Palate:
Full-bodied and refined; dense fruit and polished tannins with a long, structured finish showing both power and balance
Body & Style:
Dry, robust Rosso Piceno Superiore; complex, age-worthy, and emblematic of the house style
Description
With this wine, Velenosiwas able to achieve a “worldclass” product, with enchanting aromas of berries and flowers. Its flavor, with a perfect balance between fruit and wood, are warm and fruity, with scents of cherry liqueur and leather. A wine that will appeal to even the most demanding palates.