LA CALCINARA “IL FOLLE” – Conero DOCG Riserva

• COUNTRY: Italy
• REGION: Marche
• GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Montepulciano
• AGING: 24 months (½ in concrete and ½ in large barrel)
• AROMAS: undergrowth, spices 
• ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14%

The production area of Riserva di Rosso Conero Folle is located in Contrada Calcinara, in Candia, within the municipality of Ancona.
The soil consists of pelitic rocks (clastic in nature), marl, and calcarenitic banks, rich in marine fossils. The vineyard is located at 200 meters above sea level with a south, southeast exposure. As per regulations, the grape blend is 100% Montepulciano, which is macerated in full tanks for a total of 45 days of skin contact. For two years, approximately half of the wine ages in concrete and the other half in large Austrian oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: On the nose, it is complex, elegant, open, spicy, at times earthy, with cocoa powder. On the palate, it is full-bodied and savory. Soft and smooth tannins.

Pairings: It pairs perfectly with aged cheeses, offal, game.