APPEARANCE
Deep red with violet reflections.

NOSE
Complex and intense nose characterized by an ample bouquet with black fruity notes combined with spicy scents and with clear notes of coffee and vanilla.

PALATE
Slightly tannic, although tannins are firm and smooth, clean and dry on the finish.

AGEING
16 months barrel ageing in a particular selection of French oak choose by the head winemaker Dennis Verdecchia and followed by maturation in bottle.

PAIRING
Suggested with slow-cooked rack of lamb, pappardelle with pork ragout, roasts and filet mignon.

RATINGS

4

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red.

NOSE
Characterized by an ample and profound bouquet featuring spices (sweet tobacco and nutmeg), floral notes (violet) and wild berries merging with mineral (flint stone).

PALATE
Outstanding minerality and quite important tannins. Remarkable long finish.

AGEING
8 months maturation in barrels.

PAIRING
It will find its best pairing T-bone steak, pappardelle with game ragout. Delicious also with beef Stroganoff with truffles.

RATINGS

3.9

APPEARANCE
Deep, intense red with purple reflections.

NOSE
Beautiful aromatic intensity with notes of cherry, spices and vanilla.

PALATE
On the palate, the structure is rounded and full-bodied, the concentration is dense, and the tannins present yet well-integrated, balanced by a rich minerality, typical of its exceptional terroir.

AGEING
The wine is aged for roughly 12 months in French oak barriques.

PAIRING
Ideal companion for intense and flavorful dishes, such as grilled or roasted red meats (of beef or lamb); rich meat ragù and wild game; or aged and sharp cheeses.

RATINGS

APPEARANCE
Ruby red with purple at the edge.

NOSE
Intense bouquet with hints of cherries and blackberries, soaked in minty tobacco, slightly spicy.

PALATE
The spicy taste makes this wine sweet to the mouth, finishing with notes of cocoa and coffee. Persistent wine, it will continue to evolve through the whole bottle.

AGEING
Ageing in a mix of American and French oak barriques for 12 months.

PAIRING
It pairs well with risottos, slow-cooked lamb, pappardelle with boar ragout, red meats, lamb and savory aged cheeses.

RATINGS

4.2

APPEARANCE
Ruby red color with violet dark hints.

NOSE
Intense, complex, fruity aroma, with notes of small red fruits (cherries & blackberries).

PALATE
Velvety and soft texture, warm and quite tannic, with a great taste olfactory persistence.

AGEING
De-stemming and crushing of the grapes, maceration at a controlled temperature for 8-10 days with regular pumping overs.

PAIRING
It goes particularly well with first courses based on tasty sauces like pasta with ragù, meat ravioli, red meat (roasts, grilled meat and game) and seasoned cheese.

RATINGS

4.1

APPEARANCE
A dark ruby core accompanied by delicate, bright purple flashes along the glass rim.

NOSE
Focused on small black-skinned fruits, it bursts with intense aromas of blackcurrant, wild blackberries, and a heavy dose of Mediterranean spices (thyme & rosemary).

PALATE
Medium-to-full body with a velvety and perfectly balanced texture. It provides a nice contrast between a warming alcoholic sensation and a mouth-cleansing freshness.

AGEING
The wine is aged for 4 to 5 months in used French and American oak barriques.

PAIRING
Outstanding when paired with lasagna, baked ravioli, pasta with wild boar or spicy fennel sausage. At its best also with grilled pork chops, lamb and medium-aged cheeses.

RATINGS

4

APPEARANCE
Intense ruby color with violet reflections.

NOSE
An aromatic bouquet loaded with ripe raspberries, dark plums, black fruits, and Mediterranean spices, backed by subtle undercurrents of smoky tobacco, cedar wood and dark cocoa.

PALATE
A full-bodied wine, round and incredibly smooth. It leans into a soft, velvety texture where the high sugar concentration masks very well the alcohol heat.

AGEING
Maceration at controlled temperature for 8-10 days with regular pumping overs.

PAIRING
It goes well with savory cold cuts, grilled red meat, game, smoked and herbed cheese. But also with savory seafood dishes, such as swordfish with rosemary.

RATINGS

4

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red with purple highlights and heavy legs on the glass.

NOSE
Intense, sweet notes of blackberry jam, dark cherry compote, and vanilla.

PALATE
Full-bodied, smooth, juicy, and rounded with low perceptible acidity.

AGEING
Ageing in used American and French oak barriques for 6-8 months

PAIRING
It pairs well with seasonal cold cuts, vegetable soups, grilled meat, roasts, bolied meat and savory cheese. Also the ideal companion for a dish that would ordinarly not be easily paired like a timbale of tagliolini and artichokes.

RATINGS

4.1

APPEARANCE
A beautiful, dark garnet-red core.

NOSE
Intense and highly persistent, it bursts with aromas of red plum, black cherry, and dark forest berries, accented by sweet wood undertones, vanilla, and light tobacco.

PALATE
A medium-bodied profile featuring wellintegrated, smooth tannins. Because of the Puglian climate, it trades aggressive acidity for a juicy, well-balanced texture.

AGEING
Roughly 10%-20% of the wine is aged in oak with the remaining aged in stainless steel.

PAIRING
Excellent if matched with rich charcuterie boards, cured meats like spicy salami, and prosciutto. Also with Classic Italian staples like meatballs in tomato sauce or lasagna.

RATINGS

3.8

APPEARANCE
A deep, concentrated ruby red color with slight garnet reflections around the edge.

NOSE
Vibrant and clean aromatic, packed heavily with wild berries, dark plums, black cherry, and a gentle dusting of savory baking spice and vanilla.

PALATE
Medium-to-full body with remarkably juicy, sweet-fruit profile at the front of the mouth. It is incredibly smooth, accessible and supple, showing chewy tannins that ensure it never feels heavy or overly drying.

AGEING
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel.

PAIRING
Excellent with classic wood-fired pizzas, lasagna, and rich meat-based tomato sauces like a traditional Bolognese ragù. It pairs brilliantly with roasted lamb chops, simple meatballs, and savory cheeses.