COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Montepulciano, Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Tenute Rio Maggio
REGION
Marche
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Rio Maggio 2022 is a red wine from Tenute Rio Maggio, a family-owned winery established in 1976 in the Offida sub-region of Marche, Italy. The wine is a blend of 70% Montepulciano and 30% Sangiovese, cultivated on clay soils. The winery is committed to organic agriculture and low-intervention winemaking, with a focus on terroir and grape varietal identity. The 2022 vintage saw distinct harvest times for each grape, with Sangiovese picked in late September and Montepulciano in early October. This wine is notable for its balanced approach to fruit and oak, reflecting the estate's dedication to sustainable practices and the unique character of its origin.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery practices organic agriculture and utilizes dry farming techniques.
Fact 02
70% of the wine is aged in French oak, while the remaining 30% rests in stainless steel.
Fact 03
The producer emphasizes water recycling as part of their sustainability efforts.
Fact 04
This wine has been recognized for its value for money.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Rio Maggio 2022 begins with the pressing of the Montepulciano and Sangiovese grapes, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. A portion of the wine, 70%, is then aged for five months in French oak barrels, while the remaining 30% matures in stainless steel tanks. The grapes are machine-harvested, with Sangiovese picked in late September and Montepulciano in early October. The winery adheres to organic agricultural practices, including dry farming and water recycling, reflecting a low-intervention approach to winemaking.
