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Born in the Abruzzo, Niro represents the ancient winemaking traditions of a region where vines date back to the Roman Empire. Nestled between the Adriatic Sea to the east and the Apennines Mountains to the west, the areas of Vasto and Crecchio offer the perfect climate for highlighting all the exceptional characteristics of the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grape.

When crafting Niro, only the best fruit is selected and vinified following traditional
techniques forgotten by modern technology. Niro undergoes a long maceration on the skins
to extract all the richness of the Montepulciano grape. The resulting wine is intense and deep in color, lending the wine its name - NIRO - which in many Italian dialects means BLACK.

Production Area
Grapes are harvested from hillside vineyards in the province of Chieti, in central Italy’s coastal Abruzzo region.

Grape Varieties
100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Vinification
Hand-picked grapes from old vines (at least 30 years) are vinified employing traditional methods, including a long maceration of the skins at controlled temperature. The wine is refined in stainless steel tanks followed by a stay in large casks and a short period in small barrels before bottling and release.

Color
Intense ruby red with violet and purple nuances

Bouquet
Red fruit, mulberry and sour cherry preserve aromas with notes of vanilla, cocoa, leather, licorice and black pepper.

Taste
Rich and full-bodied on the palate, with long lingering taste and ripe, balanced tannins

Alcohol
13.5%

Serving Suggestions
Perfect accompaniment for meats such as roasted lamb, pappardelle with boar, and beef tenderloin. Also delicious with aged cheeses such as 5-8 year old Pecorino from Abruzzo.