Red wine
Selcerossa
Selcerossa is our Roma DOC Classico and Roma DOC Classico Riserva. First of all, we boast the designation Roma DOC Classico because the grapes we use for these wines come entirely from plots that are located within the municipality of Rome. The name Selcerossa comes from the nature and composition of our land and by extension recalls the entire Terroir of the Castelli Romani. In fact, the flint is a sedimentary rock rich in iron and fossil substances. Its presence is due to the union between the nearby Laziale Volcano and the marine base on which it was formed. With this name we wanted to establish a strong link with our territory, the flint (la 2selce”) is a product extracted from the quarries of our volcanic area and which is linked to the history of Rome as with small blocks of this material (the famous “sanpietrini”) whereby the streets of Rome have been paved.
Grape varieties
Montepulciano and Syrah.
Vineyards & soil
Espalier, 4000 plants per Ha. Volcanic Soil.
Winemaking technique
Steel and 4 months in tonneaux
Tasting notes
rilliant ruby red with nuances of violet accompany notes of red fruits, violets, sweet spices and tobacco on the nose. Selcerossa is medium body, it is soft and persistent with well-balanced tannin.
Serving temperature
16-18 ° C.
Alcohol
13,5% vol.
Food pairing
Red meats, stews, and medium-aged cheeses.
Awards
93 pt Luca Maroni Vintage 2019
94 pt Luca Maroni Vintage 2018