History |
Its name means Monte Giove, the hill on which Santarcangelo di Romagna stands. Here already in ancient times there was a tradition of storing red wine in tunnels and caves of this sandstone mountain, so much so that the wine was called sanguis Jovis, a name that in the legend is considered a forerunner of the name Sangiovese. |
Cultivation system |
70% Spurred cordon, 30% Guyot. |
Vinification |
In red, 48 hours of cold maceration then 16 days of maceration at controlled temperature. |
Ageing |
19 months in barrels and barriques. |
Pairing |
It is indicated with red meats and dishes with a strong taste, recommended with fish soup, the soup traditionally cooked on the Rimini coast. |