> GARBÍ Marche igt Bianco   > LA CASTELLETTA Pinot Grigio   > LE GRANE Colli Maceratesi Ribona   > MONTALPERTI Chardonnay   > ROSÈO Marche Rosato   > ROSSO PICENO   > SALTAPICCHIO Sangiovese   > IL GIRONE Pinot Nero   > PIX Merlot   > AKRONTE Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes: 100% sangiovese. Vineyard: about 1.5 hectares, aspected southwest on clayey soils. Vine density is 3,600 per hectare, trained to the short-pruned Guyot system. Harvest: hand picked in late September-early October, with a vineyard yield of 50-60 ql. (5-6 tons) per hectare. Vinification: after a lengthy maceration on the skins, the wine matures for 14-16 months in new or one-year-old barriques; it is then bottled and given a minimum of six months’ bottle-ageing before release. Profile: elegant, delicate aromas are the hallmark of Saltapicchio, as is the rich, velvety complement of its sweets tannins; these qualities make for a superb example of a Marche Sangiovese. Although traditionally paired with classic red-meat dishes, Saltapicchio will complement any hearty traditional Italian recipe. Download Document (.pdf)