Marmocchio translates into “rascal” in Umbrian dialect. Created from Sangiovese Grosso (80%) and Sagrantino (20%), picked and carefully selected by hand from vineyard rows 110-148. Sagrantino and Sangiovese grapes reach full maturity at different times of harvest, so the two varietals are picked independently. Alcoholic fermentation by maceration and extraction occur in stainless steel tanks over a 30 day period, when we perform the manual follatura twice a day for best extraction. After separation of skins, the finished wine is transferred into tonneau (500 liter/150 gallon French oak barrels) for 15 months before resting another 15 months in the bottle.

This is a full-bodied red wine, dark ruby red in color, with an important structure, rich tannins and hints of ripe dark berries. Marmocchio is our rebel wine where the essence of Umbria seems to be compressed in a bottle.