COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Trebbiano, Sangiovese, Montepulciano
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Lorese di Ercoli Cristian
REGION
Marche
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vin Cotto Straveccio by Azienda Agricola Lorese di Ercoli Cristian is a traditional 'cooked wine' from the Marche region of Italy, specifically Loro Piceno. The producer is dedicated to upholding ancient production and aging techniques. Historically, Vino Cotto held significant cultural importance, with barrels often being filled to mark life events. The wine is made from local Trebbiano, Sangiovese, and Montepulciano grapes, and its distinctive character comes from the prolonged boiling of the must and extended aging in old wooden barrels.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€39
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Traditionally, a barrel of Vino Cotto was filled at a child's birth to be shared on their wedding day.
Fact 02
The must is boiled for 10-12 hours in copper cauldrons.
Fact 03
Aging occurs in barrels over 40 years old.
Fact 04
It's a wine steeped in centuries of Italian tradition.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Vin Cotto Straveccio begins with the grape must, which is slowly boiled in copper cauldrons over a wood fire for approximately 10-12 hours. This process reduces the volume by 30% to 50%, concentrating the sugars and flavors. The resulting hot must is then transferred into very old wooden barrels, some over 40 years old, for an extended aging period of at least 6-8 years. Some reserve bottlings are aged for significantly longer durations. The producer, Azienda Agricola Lorese di Ercoli Cristian, focuses on maintaining these traditional techniques.
