Vigna Messieri

APPELATION: Rosso Piceno DOC Superiore
GRAPE VARIETIES: 50% Montepulciano, 50% Sangiovese

A timeless image that revisits the iconic essence of this wine and the most authentic, original story of our winery.

...and as time goes by, many drift away from the countryside. Yet, a few souls remain. They linger to tend the fields, nurture the  woods, prune the olive groves, and, of course, nurture the vines. Among them, our historic vineyard stands steadfast, just outside
our home, where we gather the grapes for crafting Vigna Messieri. It unfolds with the allure of intense violet flowers, transitioning into the essence of lavender. Toasted cocoa aromas follow, enriched by fleshy red roses, and it concludes elegantly with balsamic notes. The palate delights in its dual nature: from silky tannins to the lusciousness of fruits enveloped in a crisp layer of cocoa, each sip becomes a passionate embrace. 

AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE: Currently transitioning to organic farming
SOIL TYPE: Mainly clay
EXPOSURE AND ALTITUDE: South-West. Both cultivated at altitudes ranging from 230 to 250 meters above sea level.
TRINING SYSTEM: Spurred cordon
YIELD PER HECTARE: Montepulciano 50 quintals per hectare Sangiovese 50 quintals per hectare

PREPARATION DETAILS: Hand-harvested in crates from the first ten days of October. Fermented in stainless steel tanks. Short maceration.

AGING: Montepulciano in 50 hl wooden barrels for 18 months, Sangiovese in 50 hl wooden barrels for 18 months, then 3 months of bottle aging. 

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18°C