Moroder Rosso Conero 2003
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Grape variety: :100% Montepulciano.
Ruby red color, intense and bright. To the nose it recalls mature fruits, like maraschino cherries and green rind of walnut. An aftertaste of licorice is left behind with evident notes of cinnamon and plum. The aroma is full-bodied and marries ideally with its strength and roundness. At the end there is a pleasant trace of bitter almonds.
The land has been property of the Moroder family since the beginning of the 19th century and now is experiencing a period of great vitality thanks to new policies aiming to create high quality wines. The success of these new and winning policies are also the result of the great dedication and love shown in wine production on the part of Alessandro Moroder and his wife Serenella.
The careful selection of grapes and the redesigning of the wood barrels are just a few of the secrets of the estate's success in producing "Dorico" wine, the excellence of which has been acknowledged by a number of esteemed publications.
Italian Red Wine
While picturesque hillsides, endless coastlines and a favorable climate serve to unify the grape-growing culture of this country. The apparent never-ending world of indigenous grape varieties gives Italy an unexampled charm and allure for its red wines. From the steep inclines of the Alps to the sprawling, warm, coastal plains of the south, red grape varieties thrive throughout.
The kings of Italy, wines like Barolo and Barbaresco (made of Nebbiolo), and Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino (made of Sangiovese), as well as Amarone (mostly Corvina), play center stage for the most lauded, collected and cellar-worthy reds. Less popular but entirely deserving of as much praise are the wines made from Aglianico, Sagrantino and Nerello Mascalese.
For those accustomed to drinking New World reds, the south is the place to start. Grapes like Negroamaro or Primitvo from Puglia and Nero d’Avola from Sicily make soft, ammicable, full-bodied, fruit-dominant wines. Curious palates should be on the lookout for Cannonau (Grenache), Lagrein, Teroldego, Ruché, Freisa, Cesanese, Schiopettino, Rossese and Gaglioppo to name a few.