Le Terrazze Conero Riserva Sassi Neri 2019
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Intense ruby color with garnet reflections, Very intense at the nose, where fruity aromas of small red berries prevail, with delicately spicy and balsamic tones. To the palate the entry is decisive and masculine, with a rich but at the same time long, silky and elegant tannin. Long olfactory persistence.
Pairs well with red meats in general, preferably roasted or slowly cooked dishes, such as baked shin of veal, rich casseroles, spicy stews. Excellent on dishes featuring mushrooms and truffles.
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The 2019 Rosso Conero Riserva Sassi Neri is a darkly alluring beauty with a dusting of cocoa, lavender, sweet tobacco and crushed blackberries. It washes across the palate with finesse, medium in weight and silky to the core, with tart wild berries and salty mineral tones, all under an air of violet flowers. While structured, there’s a potency of primary concentration and just enough residual acidity to maintain a lively expression. The 2019 finishes lightly structured with a licorice tinge. A simply stunning integration of fruit and oak aging has taken place here, making the 2019 one of the most balanced vintages of Sassi Neri that I’ve ever tasted.
Rating: 93+
The story of Fattoria Le Terrazze goes back to 1882 when the winery was established on the hills surrounding Numana. Since the late nineteenth century, the Terni family has been growing Montepulciano grapes and transforming them into wine.
Under the guidance of winemaker Federico Curtaz, Antonio and Georgina Terni today produce around 90,000 bottles per year from their 16 hectares of vineyards.
The Conero is a particularly interesting area for red wines. Its most typical product is in fact Rosso Conero, available both as a DOC wine and as the Sassi Neri DOCG Reserve.
In addition to Rosso Conero, Fattoria Le Terrazze also produces IGT Chaos, a wine resulting from a blend of Montepulciano, Syrah and Merlot, Chardonnay Le Cave, Pinkfluid Rosé and Donna Giulia, a sparkler made entirely from Montepulciano grapes.
Furthermore, the estate produces extra-virgin olive oil of excellent quality from their olive groves of the Frantoio, Leccino and Pendolino varieties which surround the estate.
Beyond the usual suspects, there are hundreds of red grape varieties grown throughout the world. Some are indigenous specialties capable of producing excellent single varietal wines, while others are better suited for use as blending grapes. Each has its own distinct viticultural characteristics, as well as aroma and flavor profiles, offering much to be discovered by the curious wine lover. In particular, Portugal and Italy are known for having a multitude of unique varieties but they can really be found in any region.
Stretching along Italy’s eastern coast with neighbors, Umbria to its west and Abruzzo to its south, Marche is a region with a varying climate from north to south. Its coastal plains roll into hills that become the Apennine Mountains, which run the length of the country. The Marche's best red wines come from the grapes, Montepulciano and Sangiovese; the local Verdicchio makes refreshing, crisp and light whites.