The first variety, sourced from clones selected from an old vineyard, fifty years of age, endows the wine with a special complexity, roundness and smoothness. Villa Fidelia Rosso is undoubtedly the winery's flagship, a Bordeaux-style wine made from 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. In 1979, the winery released its first bottles, but it wasn't until 1998, with the collaboration of Ricardo Cottarella, that important changes were introduced regarding the density and yield of the vines, leading the company to dedicate itself to the production of superior quality wines. It is Sportoletti's top wine in terms of volumes and it is renown both in Italy and abroad for its outstanding quality/price ratio.Although the Sportoletti family has always been involved in agriculture, the decision to give special consideration to the delightful countryside between Spello and Assisi through its wines was taken just over thirty years ago by the brothers, Ernesto and Remo. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon confer this wine excellent smoothness and versatility. Initially renown for extra-virgin olive oil, the area saw its wine-producing potential acknowledged. Smooth and structured in the mouth, with a complex and pleasantly tannic finish.įood matches: Roasts, stews, game, fondue, hard aged cheese.īackground: The Assisi DOC area was founded in 1997. Fresh with fruity hints of cherries and blackberries, sweet spices and chocolate to the nose. Tasting notes: Rubin red with purple nuances. The wine refines in French oak, second-passage barriques for some months and then in bottles for 6 months. Vinification: The grapes make maceration into thermo-conditioned tanks for 10-15 days with regular pumpovers and delestage, and worked separately so as they can fully develop their own qualities.Īfterwards, malolactic fermentation is carried out and monitored. Harvest started very early this year, the first days of September, with Merlot then Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. The soil is generally shallow with rich content in stones and organic matters due to Monte Subasio limestone erosion.
The vineyards are all located at 400 m of altitude in the Assisi DOC (Denominazione di origine protetta, Protected designation of Origin)Īrea and are about 17-18 years old. Sangiovese 50%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%
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