VARIETY: Sangiovese- Cabernet Sauvignon COLOR: Red PRODUCTION AREA: Ortona. Abruzzo. VINEYARDS: Our vineyards are grown in the commune of Ortona on the Adriatic coast of the Abruzzo. The vines are planted with a south-eastern aspect on clay-limestone soil and trained using a pergola training system VINIFICATION: Soft stalk stripping and crushing. Maceration-fermentation for 20 days. Malo-lactic fermentation in French wood barriques and ageing for 6 months. SENSORY FEATURES: Intense ruby red color; fruity, with notes of jam and cherry preserved in alcohol; spicy notes of licorice, aromas of vanilla and faded flowers. A full-bodied wine, good tannins, with a pleasant sour aftertaste; ready to drink. BEST SERVED WITH: Easy to drink, good with salami, savory first courses, excellent with meat and cheese WINEMAKERS: Rino Santeusanio and Francesco De Santis SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 °C AWARDS: • Mundus Vini2021: Gold Medal • Japan Wine Challenge 2022: Silver Medal • Luca Maroni 2023: 95 points • Frankfurt International Trophy 2023: Silver Medal • Korea Wine Challenge 2023: Gold Medal