Deep ruby color with a purplish edge, complex, intense, persistent, fine ample bouquet with hints of small red forest fruits and light iris, quince jam and eucalyptus which is followed by an enveloping and spicy taste with firm but graceful tannins.

Technical data:
Grapes - Nerello Cappuccino and Mascalese 100%
Production area - Montalto Uffugo
Vineyard surface - 4 Ha
Vineyard altitude - 350 meters above sea level
Soil type - basically clayey
Training system - Spurred cordon
Density of vines - 3500 per Ha
Production per hectare - 45 quintals
Harvest period - 15th September
Vinification - Maceration on the skins for 20 days with numerous punching down, bleeding 20%
Alcoholic fermentation - In stainless steel
Malolactic fermentation - Entirely carried out in barriques
Aging - In new barriques for 5 months
Alcohol carried out - 14.50%

Acknowledgments:
2016: Alarico 2015 - Diploma of Merit - Award at the 2016 Merano Wine Festival
2016: Alarico 2015 - Second best red wine in Italy - "Sense of Wine" in Rome
2016: Alarico 2014 - Tre Viti e Mezzo - Italian Sommelier Association
2015: Alarico 2013 - Diploma of Merit - Award at the 2015 Merano Wine Festival
2014: Alarico 2013 - Second Best Red Wine - “Sense of Wine” in Rome
2013: Alarico 2012 - Second Best Red Wine - “Sense of Wine” in Rome
2012: Alarico 2010 - Silver Medal - World Competition in Brussels
2012: Alarico 2010 - Bronze Medal - London World Competition (Decanter World Wine Awards 2012)
2011: Alarico 2009 - Special Commendation - London World Competition (Decanter World Wine Awards 2011)
2011: Alarico 2009 - Diploma of Great Mention - Verona International Wine Competition
2011: Alarico 2010 - Silver Medal (silver medal) - at the 2011 “Selection of the Mayor's Wines”
2011: Alarico 2010 - Second Best Red Wine - “Sense of Wine” in Rome
2011: Alarico 2010 - Diploma of Merit - Award at the 2011 Merano Wine Festival