FIORANELLO ROSSO

2014

Category

ROSSO LAZIO IGT (Typical Geographical Indication)

Blend

Merlot, , Cabernet Franc

Climate

The 2014 vintage’s growing season was a difficult one from a viticultural point of view. The frequent and abundant rainfall during the first months of the year, in addition to delaying the vineyard work which had been programmed, gave the vines ample reserves of groundwater in the soil. The vineyards, accordingly, went through a period of lengthy and vigorous growth and development during the spring, thanks as well to mild seasonal temperatures. The grapes, for this reason, were picked several weeks later than usual compared to previous vintage and were able to be harvested in a ripe and healthy state in late September only due to timely and careful systematic vineyard work and a dry month of August.

Fermentation and Aging

As in every vintage, the grapes were selected in the field during the harvest and then a second time on a sorting belt in the cellars which eliminated both unripe and unhealthy grapes not seen during the picking operations. The must fermented in the property’s conical cement fermenting tanks, and the fermentation took place in temperature-controlled conditions to best preserve aroma and flavor. The 12 to 18 month aging period took place in traditional 420 and 840 gallon (16 and 32 hectoliter) casks, and the was constantly monitored and regularly tasted to verify its evolution. It was then blended and completed the aging phase in stainless steel tanks until bottled.

Alcohol

13°

Historical data

The Fioranello Rosso is produced at the Fattoria di Fiorano estate located in the Appia Antica Park just outside the city of Rome. Within the confines of the estate, the heart of the production is represented by the Historic Vineyard, four rows of Cabernet and four rows of together with the historic Sémillon made available by a family friend, but this is solely the departure point for the project of the rebirth of the which created the myth of Fiorano.

Tasting notes Ruby red in color, the intense and complex nose is dominated by notes of ripe red fruit and jam along with floral hints, chocolate, and piquant spices. The palate is warm, supple, round, and savory. It is a robust and full-bodied wine with a mineral vein which is typical of wine whose grapes are grown on the volcanic soils of the countryside outside of Rome.