Tasting Notes: Maurizio Marchetti’s Rosso Conero Riserva is quickly becoming one of the singular best wines coming from the Marche. One of the greatest expressions of the Montepulciano varietal we have ever tasted, this sleek, muscular wine is aged 18 months in French oak, and like all of Marchetti’s wines, consists of only free run juice! With enticing notes of exotic spice, vanilla, dried cranberry, and dark chocolate, this is one not to be missed.
| Marche, Italia. (Outside Ancona) 21 hectares. |
Clay, limestone, and sand. | ||
| Marchetti. (mahr-KAY-tee) |
Spurred Cordon. Capovolto. 3,500 vines/hectare. 1 bottle/plant yield. |
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| Maurizio Marchetti. (mao-REET-see-oh mahr-KAY-tee) |
Maceration for 20 days in stainless steel. | ||
| 100% Montepulciano. | 1st and 2nd passage French oak. | ||
| 3.0 grams per liter. | 18 months in the barrel. 4 months in the bottle. |
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| 6.0 grams per liter. | 500 cases. | ||
| 11.5% by volume. | Grilled Ribeye, lamb, and cave-aged cheeses. |