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Compagnia di Ermes, Cesanese Riserva D.O.C.
(chay-za-NAY-zay dee o-lay-VAH-no roh-MAN-oh ree-ZAYR-vah)

 

Tasting Notes: Rome’s most important grape varietal, Cesanese, is often thin and astringent, but in the hands of a master like Compagnia di Ermes’ Mariano Mampieri, it’s like a hybrid blend of Pinot Noir and Aglianico–rich, with an elegant expression.Their Cesanese Riserva is an utterly stunning wine. Compagnia di Ermes gets its name, Ermes, from Hermes, the Greek god of commerce, because estate owner, Mampieri, found an Ancient Roman marble bust of Hermes in their vineyards and the name stuck.

Location Lazio, Italia.
(Olevano Romano)
8 hectares. 		Soil Calcareous. Volcanic. 
Estate Compagnia di Ermes.
(kom-pahn-YEE-ah dee air-MAYZ)		 Vine Albarello-Romano. Spurred Cordon.
4,500 vines/hectare.
1 bottle/plant yield.
Winemaker Silvestro, Marina, & Mariano.
(sil-VAY-stro)
(mah-REE-na)
(mah-ree-AH-no)		 Vinification Maceration in stainless steel tanks for 14 days.
Varietals 100% Cesanese. Barrel 1st and 2nd passage French barriques.
Residual Sugar 0 grams per liter. Maturation 12 months in the barrel.
6 months in the bottle.
Acidity 5.75 grams per liter. Vintage Production 500 cases.
Alcohol 13.0% by volume. Foot Fairing Rack of lamb, short ribs, and char-grilled radicchio.

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