Roggio del Filare Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC 1,5l Magnum - Velenosi

The Roggio del Filare Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC 1.5l Magnum - Velenosi presents itself in the glass with a deep, dense ruby-red color, an almost black core, and slightly violet reflections at the rim. Even with the first swirl, an intense bouquet rises from the glass, rich in ripe blackberries, juicy cherries, and dark forest berries, interwoven with delicate spicy nuances of sweet tobacco, black pepper, cedarwood, and a hint of cocoa.

On the palate, this red wine is powerful while also being precisely structured. The texture is dense, full-bodied, and silky at the same time, while the fruit impresses with profound concentration: dark cherry, blackberry, and ripe plum are clearly pronounced, accompanied by licorice, a touch of leather, and a hint of vanilla from the wood. The acidity is lively and perfectly integrated, while the tannins appear ripe, velvety, and fine-grained, giving the wine an impressive backbone. The finish is very long, with persistent fruit notes, delicate spice, and elegant toasted aromas.

• Wine color: intense ruby red with a violet rim
• Aromas: blackberry, cherry, forest berries, spicy notes, cocoa, tobacco
• Taste: dry, concentrated, powerful, and complex
• Texture: dense, full-bodied, velvety tannins
• Finish: very long, fruit-driven, and spicy

This impressive cuvée of Montepulciano and Sangiovese comes from the gentle hills of the Marche in central Italy, more precisely from the renowned Rosso Piceno DOC subregion. Montepulciano brings depth, dark fruit, and richness to the wine, while Sangiovese provides tension, freshness, red fruit, and aromatic clarity. In the 1.5-liter Magnum bottle, the cuvée develops particularly harmoniously, as the larger bottle format allows for slower maturation.

1. Grape varieties: Montepulciano and Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)
2. Origin: Marche, Rosso Piceno DOC, Italy
3. Vinification: small barriques with a capacity of 225 liters
4. Bottle size: 1.5l Magnum, classic Bordeaux bottle
5. Closure: traditional natural cork

The style combines modern precision with classic elegance. The wine is powerful, structured, and polished, with an outstanding balance between fruit, spice, wood, and tannin. Numerous awards, including Gold at the Berliner Wein Trophy, 5 Grapes from Bibenda, 3 Glasses from Gambero Rosso, and 94 points from James Suckling, underscore the stature of this red wine icon from the Velenosi estate.

Production of Roggio del Filare Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC

The grapes for the Roggio del Filare Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC 1.5l Magnum - Velenosi come from carefully selected vineyards around Ascoli Piceno in the Marche. Here, warm, Mediterranean-influenced days meet cooler nights due to the proximity of the Apennines and the Adriatic Sea. This interplay promotes ripe aromas, clear fruit, and impressive structure. The soils in this region are rich in limestone and clay, with partly stony components, favoring low yields and concentrated grapes.

The vineyards are located on optimally positioned slopes, allowing the vines to receive plenty of sunlight while also benefiting from good air circulation. The harvest is carried out carefully by hand, grape by grape, with strict selection directly in the vineyard. Only perfectly ripe, radiant grapes make it to the winery. Further selection steps are carried out there to ensure the highest quality.

• Region: Marche, Ascoli Piceno
• Climate: Mediterranean with significant differences between day and night
• Soils: limestone, clay, stony components
• Harvest: selective hand-harvesting

After alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the wine undergoes an extended period of skin contact so that color, tannins, and aromas can be optimally extracted from the grape skins. The wine then matures in small barriques with a capacity of 225 liters. This period in wood gives it additional complexity, delicate toasted and vanilla notes, as well as a silkier tannin structure.

Velenosi's vinification style places the greatest emphasis on precision and character. The winemakers focus on creating a harmonious connection between fruit, wood, and structure. The aim is a powerful red wine with a clear sense of origin, intense fruit, and great elegance, which also unfolds its personality impressively in the Magnum bottle.

1. Selection of the grapes in the vineyard and cellar
2. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature
3. Skin contact for color, tannin, and aroma
4. Maturation in barriques (225 liters, small oak)
5. Bottling in Magnum bottles for particularly slow development

Serving Recommendations for Roggio del Filare Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC

The Roggio del Filare Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC 1.5l Magnum - Velenosi is an excellent match for powerful, richly flavored dishes. Dark, hearty dishes such as braised beef cheeks, oven-roasted leg of lamb, roast beef, or game ragout harmonize ideally with its richness and depth. It also accompanies lighter yet hearty dishes, such as roast veal, poultry from a casserole, or herb-stuffed poularde. Mature hard cheeses, truffle pasta, or tagliatelle with a robust ragù sauce find an equal partner in this wine.

• Dark, hearty dishes: beef, lamb, game, braised dishes
• Lighter and hearty dishes: veal, oven-roasted poultry, creamy pasta dishes
• Cheese: mature hard cheeses, intense Pecorino, aromatic mountain cheese

As a Magnum, this red wine is ideally suited to festive occasions: family celebrations, anniversaries, milestone birthdays, Christmas menus, or elegant dinners with friends. The impressive bottle makes a statement on any table and underscores the special character of the occasion. This Rosso Piceno Superiore also makes a high-quality gift for wine lovers and is sure to inspire great enthusiasm.

The ideal serving temperature is 16 to 18 degrees Celsius in a generously sized red wine glass, allowing the complex aromas to unfold fully. Decanting before serving brings additional depth and opens up the multifaceted aromatic profile. When stored properly in a cool, dark room with a constant temperature and high humidity, this wine shows fascinating aging potential for more than 10 years, particularly in the Magnum bottle.

1. Serving temperature: 16–18 °C in a red wine glass
2. Decant beforehand for maximum development
3. Occasions: holidays, dinners, anniversaries, special gifts
4. Storage: cool, dark, lying down, avoid slight temperature fluctuations
5. Aging potential: up to 10 years from the vintage

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