Velenosi Ninfa Marche Rosso IGT

Blend

Montepulciano
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah

Alcohol content

14%

Tasting notes

Color: deep ruby red color with elegant purple reflections.

Nose: intense and complex aromas of ripe blackberries, black cherries, and Morello cherries, complemented by notes of licorice, graphite, black pepper, tobacco, and refined balsamic notes.

Palate: powerful, warm, and elegant with a full structure. Ripe black fruit is beautifully supported by subtle wood influences, spices, and a refined minerality. The silky tannins provide an impressive balance and a long, layered finish.

Structure

Full-bodied, powerful, and harmonious with great depth, refined tannins, and a long, elegant finish.

Maturation

18 to 24 months of maturation in new 300-liter French oak barriques, followed by at least 3 months of bottle aging.

Aging & Potential

Impressive immediately, but develops excellently for 10 to 15 years after the harvest.

Food pairing

Excellent when paired with:

• Ossobuco
• Grilled red meat
• Ribeye or sirloin steak
• Game dishes
• Lamb
• Stews
• Pasta with rich meat sauce
• Aged hard cheeses
• Truffle dishes

Serving temperature

16–18°C

Vineyard

Sourced from estate-owned vineyards in Offida and Castel di Lama in the Le Marche region, central Italy.

Soil

Clay and limestone soils.

Terroir

The vineyards are located at an altitude of 200 to 250 meters above sea level. The Mediterranean climate, the cooling influence of the Adriatic Sea, and the chalky clay soils ensure optimal ripening, concentration, and elegance.

Cultivation & Methods

• Manual selection of the grapes
• Guyot training system
• Fermentation in stainless steel tanks
• Maceration per grape variety between 15 and 30 days
• 18 to 24 months of maturation in new 300-liter French oak barriques
• Blend composed after separate maturation of the grape varieties
• Minimum 3 months of bottle aging before release

Producer

Velenosi Vini was founded in 1984 by Angela and Ercole Velenosi and quickly grew into one of the most renowned wineries in Le Marche.

Operating from Ascoli Piceno, the family business works with its own vineyards spread across the hills between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennine Mountains. By combining modern winemaking techniques with the region's rich wine traditions, Velenosi produces wines that are highly valued internationally.

The winery is regularly among the highest-rated producers in Italy and was included in Wine Spectator's list of leading Italian wineries.