Argillae Orvieto 2022

"The fruit is from 10 hectares of various vineyards on the Felici farm, from 10- to 40-year-old vines. The vineyards are between 500 and 600m above sea level; Leo's vineyard site at 600m is the highest in the appellation. Harvest was in late September/early October at yields of 11,000kg/ha (about 60hl/ha). Fermentation is in concrete vats and stainless steel tanks. About half the harvest is macerated a few days on the skins during fermentation. Malolactic fermentation does not take place. Aged on its lees for 6 to 12 months, with six staggered bottlings taking place." —winemaker

"Fruity notes with a touch of oak. Medium-bodied, savory mouthfeel with characteristic red fruits and underbrush notes. Quite persistent with a nice freshness that marries well with medium tannin." —winemaker

"The Rosso di Montefalco is intense ruby red with purple hints. It has an ample fruit nose of raspberries and hints of spices and vanilla. The palate is structured with tannins that complement the wine's roundness." —winemaker

"An intensely vivid ruby color. On the nose aromas of redcurrant and mulberry with a slightly spicy and minty finish. In the mouth the wine demonstrates its fine personality with flavors of ripe wild fruits, balanced by a very pleasant full and herbal taste. The tannins are soft and smooth conferring a very versatile character to this red wine." —winemaker

Blend: 50% Nero d’Avola, 25% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Franc