Full bodied and fruity, Berries, Cherry, Clove, Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Liquorice, Spices, Tobacco, Vanilla AWARDS: 99 points Luca Maroni; Gold Medal Berliner Wine Trophy; Silver Medal Mundus Vini; 94 points Super Tre Stelle I vini di Veronelli; 3 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso; 5 Grappoli Bibenda

red meats, Pork, Roast and Pastrami

climate

The proximity of the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west is also important; cool sea breezes temper the drier, warmer temperatures on the coast, while the mountainous area is subject to various macroclimates despite being protected by the Apennines from the cold winds coming from the northeast.

soil

fertile and porous (well-drained) land. Nourishment for the grapes is provided by lava and tufa soils, rich in potassium.

vinification

Nerobuono: Top-selling powerful red from rare grape from vineyards overlooking the emerald city; ; the Nerobuono grape is one of the world’s few ‘teinturiers’ – referring to a vine that produces fruit with intensely coloured skin and juice