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The nose satisfyingly walks the line between sweet and spicy, as aromas of vanilla, milk chocolate and Luxardo cherry mingle with notes of cedar, cardamom and smoky mesquite. On the palate, an earthiness grounds intense flavors of superfresh cherries, sun-dried tomatoes, peppadews and pepper, and balance a grippy, tannic heat. 

Winemaker Notes

Dark garnet-red colour with purple hues. The bouquet shows aromas of berries, pomegranate, violet, black truffle with hints of spices. On the palate is soft, velvety, with a great elegance and very persistent

Vineyard Notes

“Our idea of wine is home soil, healthy grapes and well cared for vines. These elements allow for the creation of a wine fully reflecting its local characteristics.”

Collefrisio is a young, forward thinking company located in the Chieti province of Abruzzo where the temperature is warm during the day and cool in the evening. This area is traditionally well known for the Montepulciano grapes which thrive in this climate. The outstanding team of young enologists and management has combined to make the company an overnight success in the winemaking business. The wines from Collefrisio are known for revealing a full bodied style with subtle tannins and great fruit.

The West meets the East in a cultural exchange through the legendary Carp, sacred animal who’s able to swim against the currents and who symbolizes the strength of will and the positive change. Anyone, with a strong will can achieve important results accomplishing great exploit.