"CUMARO" CONERO RISERVA D.O.C.G.
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- 100% Montepulciano from the single-vineyard "San Lorenzo"
- The name "Cumaro" derives from the ancient Greek word for "Conero"
- Malolactic fermentation followed by aging in barriques for 16 months and refining in the bottle for an additional 7 months
- Very limited production and allocation. Produced only in great vintage years
- Accompaniment: roasted meats and hearty dishes
- Ratings by vintage:
- 1997: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; London International Wine Challenge 'Silver Medal'
- 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Vinitaly Grand Mention
- 1999: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses; Vinitaly Grand Mention
- 2000: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2001: Parker 91; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
- 2003: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
- 2004: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses; Wine Enthusiast 89; Decanter Regional Trophy
- 2005: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses; Wine Enthusiast 89
- 2006: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
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"SAN LORENZO" ROSSO CONERO D.O.C.
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- 100% Montepulciano from the single-vineyard "San Lorenzo"
- Malolactic fermentation followed by aging in oak barrels for 18 months. 20% aged in barriques. Refining in bottle for 6 months
- Round and medium-bodied, garnet with black tinges, intense, vinous, long finish
- Should be marketed as Montepulciano from Le Marche
- One of Italy's best red wine values and a convincing example of the quality level achievable by the Montepulciano grape in Le Marche
- Accompaniment: perfect with all meats, red sauces, cheeses
- Ratings by vintage:
- 1997: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2001: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2002: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2003: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Wine Enthusiast 89 - Top 100 Best Buy
- 2004: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2005: Wine Enthusiast 89 - Best Buy
- 2006: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2007: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
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"MEDORO" SANGIOVESE MARCHE I.G.T.
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- 100% Sangiovese. Malolactic fermentation and aging in oak barrels for 7 months before refining in the bottle for another 3 months
- The name "Medoro" derives from the name of the medieval paladin whose vigorous character is reminiscent of this Sangiovese
- Good for on premise wine lists as well as by the glass. Also a good off premise item. Attractive, clean package
- Soft texture, smooth taste, lingering flavor
- Accompaniment: Pasta dishes, grilled chicken, pizza
- Ratings by vintage:
- 1999: Vinitaly Grand Mention
- 2000: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2001: Wine Spectator Top 100 Best Values from Italy
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"SERRANO" ROSSO CONERO D.O.C.
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- 85% Montepulciano, 15% Sangiovese
- Malolactic fermentation and aging for 6 months in stainless steel vats
- The Sangiovese adds structure to the typical fruitiness of Montepulciano
- Should be sold as a "Montepulciano" but as a more refined alternative to Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
- Ideal for off premise floor stack and "wine by the glass programs"
- Great value with volume potential. Frequent "Best Buy" winner in the national wine press
- No availability problems. Umani Ronchi is the "King of Rosso Conero"
- Accompaniment: pasta, light sauces, roasted chicken, roasted veal
- Ratings by vintage:
- 2001: Wine Spectator Top 100 Best Values from Italy
- 2008: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
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"JORIO" MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO D.O.C.
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- 100% Montepulciano, single-vineyard from the Abruzzo Region
- Umani Ronchi found a premier vineyard in the adjacent region of Abruzzo on one of the highest altitudes in the Chieti province and took the opportunity to produce an ideal food wine of deep red color, medium body and attractive flavor
- Malolactic fermentation and then aging in Slavonian Oak barrels for 11 months
- A big winner in the marketplace! No price competition for this style of wine from other Montepulcianos from Abruzzo
- Accompaniment: roasted meats, rich pastas and seasoned cheeses
- Ratings by vintage:
- 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Vinitaly Grand Mention
- 1999: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Vinitaly Grand Mention
- 2001: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
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MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO D.O.C.
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- 90% Montepulciano and 10% Sangiovese
- One of the best values in Italy. A new style Montepulciano that is smooth and easy drinking, low acidity, mellow
- From selected grapes grown in the hills of the Abruzzo Region, which lies alongside the Adriatic Sea just south of Le Marche
- Fermentation in steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation and then refinement in the bottle for several weeks before releasing
- The color is ruby red with purple reflections
- Accompaniment: most pasta dishes, meat sauces, and meats, or just quaffing
- Ratings by vintage:
- 2001: Wine Spectator Top 100 Best Values from Italy
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"MONTIPAGANO" MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO D.O.C.
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- 100% Montepulciano from the Colline Teramane area
- Wine made with organic grapes
- New release from the estate recently purchased in Abruzzo
- Fruity red with delicate structure and hints of berries, leather and cherries
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"FONTE DEL RE" LACRIMA DI MORRO D'ALBA D.O.C.
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- 100% Lacrima from the Morro d'Alba district
- When fully matured a 'tear' (lacrima in Italian) of juice is shed from the grapes
- Vinous, intense and aromatic; hints of roses, violets and fresh fruit; jammy and ripe
- Stainless steel vinification to enhance the unique freshness and aromatics of this grape variety
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"PLENIO" VERDICCHIO CLASSICO D.O.C. RISERVA
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- 100% Verdicchio from the single-vineyard "Villa Bianchi" in Moie di Maiolati
- A two-time consecutive winner of the prestigious "Tre Bicchieri" award from Gambero Rosso - Vini d'Italia
- The name "Plenium" is Latin for round, complete and ample. The Riserva category was recently introduced for Verdicchio aged for at least 24 months
- The vineyard was planted in 1989, using the unique "coupled-vines" rearing system. Very low yields (average of 4 lbs of grapes per plant)
- Great care is used during harvest: the grapes are handpicked, collected in small baskets, and softly pressed
- 30% of the must ferments in new Allier and Tronçais barriques and is assembled in the month of March with the rest of the wine, fermented in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperature
- After malolactic fermentation, the wine ages in vitrified concrete vats for 12 months with lees contact, and refines in the bottle for one year
- Pale straw yellow color with golden reflections. The nose is round, soft and fresh, with hints of vanilla and ripe fruits
- Velvety, soft on the palate with rich, harmonic flavors that perfectly match the typical Verdicchio acidity
- Accompaniment: seafood pasta and risotto as well as baked or broiled fish dishes
- Ratings by vintage:
- 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Vinitaly Grand Mention
- 1999: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2001: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses
- 2002: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses
- 2003: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses
- 2004: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses
- 2005: Parker 90; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses
- 2006: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses
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"CASAL DI SERRA" VERDICCHIO CLASSICO SUPERIORE D.O.C.
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- 100% Verdicchio, single vineyard
- A "Tre Bicchieri" winner from the Gambero Rosso, the most prestigious award in Italy
- The grape yield of this vineyard is less than one half of the typical Verdicchio yield. When slightly over ripe the grapes are hand picked and then carefully selected
- Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel vats, followed by malolactic fermentation. About 5% of barrique-aged Verdicchio is blended into the finished product
- Intense and vivid, similar in texture to a fine Chardonnay, ripe and tropical fruit nose, ideal with fish dishes
- A surprisingly distinctive and buttery wine that will often also sell well on the shelf
- Accompaniment: fish dishes, chicken, light, creamy pastas
- Ratings by vintage:
- 1999: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses
- 2001: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Wine Spectator Top 100 Best Values from Italy
- 2002: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2003: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
- 2004: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
- 2005: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
- 2006: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
- 2007: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2008: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
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"VELLODORO" PECORINO TERRE DI CHIETI I.G.T.
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- 100% Pecorino Grape
- Pecorino means 'grape of the sheep' because of the strong link between farming and grape growing in Abruzzo
- Almost disappeared in the 90s, Pecorino was recently rediscovered
- Good acidity with mineral notes; hints of white flowers, citrus and sage
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“EXCLAMATION POINT” SANGIOVESE MARCHE I.G.T.
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- 100% Sangiovese, estate bottled
- Malolactic fermentation and aging in oak casks for 7 months before refining in the bottle for 3 months
- The vineyards are located in the province of Ancona, and are trained with the traditional “guyot” rearing method
- Ruby red color with purple reflections
- The nose is net, fragrant, with hints of blackberries and plums
- On the palate it is soft and sapid
- Accompaniment: Pasta dishes, grilled chicken, pizza
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“EXCLAMATION POINT” VERDICCHIO CLASSICO D.O.C.
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- 100% Verdicchio, estate bottled
- After being softly pressed, the must ferments for 15 days at controlled temperature
- The wine is then kept in stainless steel vats up to the time of its bottling
- Straw yellow color with greenish and brilliant reflections
- Bouquet is fresh, fragrant, and delicate
- On the palate it is dry, with notes of almond, and the typical acidic finish of Verdicchio
- Accompaniment: Excellent as an aperitif, but also with seafood and delicate cheeses
- Ratings by vintage:
2007: Wine Spectator Best Value
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