Rosso Piceno Riserva Villa Bucci DOC
With equal percentages of Sangiovese and Montepulciano, you can expect a classic Marche red, with lovely depth, elegance, and tannins. For an interesting pairing, serve cool alongside flavorful fish.
Wine exported to
Canada, USA, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos
Most recent awards
- 2018 | Gambero Rossotre bicchieri
- 2015 | James Suckling93
- 2008 | Wine Enthusiast90
- 2008 | Vinous90
- 2008 | Wine Advocate90
Grape Varieties:
50% Montepulciano, 50% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Oak barrels
Type of yeast:
Indigenous
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Aging containers:
Oak barrels
Aging before bottling:
12 months
Aging in bottle:
6 months
Closure:
Cork
Organic:
Yes
Vineyard name:
San Fortunato
Vineyard location:
Le Marche
Soil composition:
Calcareous clay
Vine training:
Guyot
Altitude:
200-220 meters (656-721) feet and 250-280 meters (820-918 feet) above sea level,
Yield:
2.9 tons per acre
Exposure:
Southern/western
Years planted:
1969- 2009
Age of vines:
10-50 years old
Time of harvest:
September/October
Total yearly production (in bottles):
5,000 bottles
Tasting notes:
Intense aromas of fresh red plums, with notes of spices and coffee on the nose. The lush, silky-textured palate has great concentration and notes of wild raspberry, dried herbs and porcini mushrooms.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 12-14 °C (53.6-57.2 °F).
Food pairings:
Wonderful with white and red meat, quail and fried fish.
Aging potential:
10 years
Alcohol:
Alc. cont. 13% by vol.
Winemaker:
Giorgio Grai
