Red wine · Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC
Rosso Piceno Superiore « Brecciarolo »
By Velenosi · Marche, Italy
'Brecciarolo', the historic cuvée of the house of Velenosi: a Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC, a blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese aged in barriques. Ruby colour with garnet hues, an intense nose of ripe red fruit, violet and spice over a vanilla backdrop, and a warm, full-bodied, harmonious palate.
13,5 % volABV
Rosso Piceno SuperioreAppellation
Montepulciano · SangioveseGrape varieties
RedColour
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ITasting notes
Profileindicative profile, typical of a Rosso Piceno Superiore
Body
LightPowerful
Tannins
SuppleTannic
Acidity
LowBright
Sweetness
DrySweet
Aromatic intensity
SubtleIntense
Tasting
Appearance
Ruby with garnet hues.
Nose
Intense: plump red fruit, violet, spice and a vanilla backdrop.
Palate
Lingering, warm, full-bodied and harmonious.
Aromas
Ripe red fruitVioletVanillaSpices
Pairings
Roasted meatsGameSlow-cooked dishesMatured cheeses
IIMaking & terroir
- Terroir
- Offida and Ascoli Piceno (Marche) — 200–300 m, clay-limestone soils, Guyot
- Grape varieties
- Montepulciano 70 %, Sangiovese 30 %
- Winemaking
- Maceration in stainless steel tank for ~20 days
- Maturation
- ~18 months in barriques (second-use)
IIIThe producer
Cantine Velenosi, founded in 1984 in Ascoli Piceno by Angela Velenosi, is one of the leading names of Marche. 'Brecciarolo' is its historic cuvée.
VSpecifications
- Origin
- Marche, Italy
- Format
- 75 cl bottle
- Packaging
- Case of 6
- Storage
- Away from light and heat
- Reference
- VIN-034
Information
- Colour
- Red
- Grape variety
- Montepulciano, Sangiovese
- Appellation
- Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC
- ABV
- 13,5 % vol
- Serving temperature
- 16–18 °C
The wine