Bottle

Ratings

High scores around 90/100 by some critics

Identity

Producer	De Fermo
Vol	0.75
Classification	DOC
Grapes	100% Montepulciano
Color	red
Sweetness	dry

Tasting

Color Desc	Bright ruby red, vivid and intense
Aroma	Rich and complex bouquet of red-fleshed fruit including cherry and marasca cherry, plum jam, balsamic notes, herbal and aromatic herbs, black pepper, leather, graphite, and mineral hints.
Palate	Full-bodied, sapid, vigorous and well-structured with a good balance between softness and hardness, present tannins lending elegance, energetic and satisfying texture with rustic elegance.
Finish	Long-lasting, persistent finish with a gripping tannic structure and refined elegance.
Food Pairing	Pairs well with risotto with meat sauce, game, stewed and grilled red meat, traditional meatballs with tomato sauce, lentil soup, fresh pappardelle with wild mushrooms and sausage, aged Parma ham and parmesan cheese with traditional balsamic vinegar.
Aging Potential	Infinite evolutionary potential, suitable for aging several years
Serving Glassware	Tulip-shaped wine glass

Profile

Enology

Organic	Yes
Biodynamic	Yes
Natural	Yes
ABV %	15.0
Aging Process	Aged 2 months in concrete tanks and 10 months in large oak barrels (20-hectoliter Stockinger casks). Fermentation is spontaneous with indigenous yeasts in concrete and large wooden barrels. Bottled without fining or filtration.
Fermentation	Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks and large wooden barrels, no temperature control.

Terroir

Altitude (m)	320 m
Soil	Pebbly and clay soils
Harvest Type	manual
Harvest Desc	Manual harvest with careful selection of grapes

Interesting facts

First wine bottled by Stefano and Eloisa De Fermo; represents the flagship wine of the estate; produced biodynamically with minimal intervention; aged longer than other wines in the lineup.