Velenosi
Ninfa Sibilla Rosso
| Denomination | VdT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Marche (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Montepulciano, Syrah |
| Aging | Aged in new 300-litre barrels for 18-24 months; final blending at the end of the ageing process; followed by a further 3 months in bottle. |
- Grape variety and style: Marche IGT, blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Montepulciano, Syrah
- Intense aromas: Blackberry, cherry, liquorice, graphite, black pepper, tobacco and balsamic notes
- Taste and tannins: Warm, elegant and powerful; extremely fine, smooth and rounded tannins
- Ageing: Fermentation in steel, 18-24 months in new barrels and 3 months in bottle
- Serving: 16-18 °C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with beef, pork and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ninfa is an enveloping still red wine from the Marche region, a testament to the meticulous care of the Velenosi winery. This blend combines the distinctive qualities of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Montepulciano, Sangiovese and Syrah, offering a glass of intense ruby red with bright violet highlights. Its aromatic profile reveals deep scents of blackberry and cherry, enriched by notes of graphite, black pepper, tobacco and fresh balsamic hints. On the palate, it is warm, impactful and boasts a great gustatory progression. The bold structure is perfectly balanced by very fine and rounded tannins, which guide the tasting towards a long, consistently fruity finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this red wine come from estate-owned vineyards located in the areas of Offida and Castel di Lama. The vines grow at an altitude between two hundred and two hundred and fifty metres above sea level, sinking their roots into clay and limestone soils that give the wine its distinct structural precision. The rows, trained using the Guyot system, support the optimal development of the bunches until harvest. The multi-stage harvest respects the natural timing of each variety: operations begin in September for Merlot and Syrah, continue at the start of October for Cabernet Sauvignon and conclude mid-month with Montepulciano.
How it is produced
The vinification process begins with fermentation in steel tanks, followed by a carefully calibrated maceration on the skins. This extraction phase lasts about fifteen days for Merlot, extends up to twenty-five days for Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, and reaches a month for Montepulciano. Afterwards, the wine matures in new oak barrels for a period ranging from eighteen to twenty-four months, developing greater aromatic complexity. Only after the wood ageing are the different batches combined into the final blend, which then rests for a further three months in the bottle before completing its maturation journey.
History and Curiosities
Born from the passion of the Velenosi winery, founded in 1984, Ninfa is a prestigious Marche IGT that originates among the vineyards of Offida and Castel di Lama. Thanks to the expertise of oenologists Attilio Pagli and Filippo Carli, the project debuted with its first vintage in 2019. The exceptional quality is the result of a meticulous final blending after ageing and three months of rest in the bottle. This care ensures an outstanding stylistic consistency, offering a captivating red presented both in specific vintages and in intriguing timeless versions.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1984
- Oenologist: Attilio Pagli, Filippo Carli
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
- Hectares: 192
The heart of the company is located in the historic city of Ascoli Piceno, which is located in the region Marche at a distance of about 20 km from Adriatic Sea and at a height of 150/200 m above sea level.
The company's farms extend across the hills that surround the splendid valley of the Tronto river, which, thanks to its clayey and fertile soils, has always been suited to the cultivation of vines.
In addition to the four companies located in Ascoli Piceno, Castorano, Monsampolo del Tronto and Castel di Lama, there is a vineyard in the area of Ancarano (TE) and in the area of San Marcello (AN), between the Castelli di Jesi.
Since the beginning, the winery has achieved great success with journalistic criticism published in the most renowned national and international newspapers such as: W, Robert Parker, Red shrimp, Luca Maroni, AIS and many others.
This is why it is present throughout the national territory with the collaboration of 85 agencies and abroad where it is present in 52 nations both in Europe and in the rest of the world.
Production to date is approximately 2.500.000 bottles and the expectations certainly don't stop there. Read more
| Name | Velenosi Ninfa Sibilla Rosso |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | VdT |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Montepulciano, Syrah |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Vendor | Velenosi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the passion of the Velenosi winery, founded in 1984, Ninfa is a prestigious Marche IGT that originates among the vineyards of Offida and Castel di Lama. Thanks to the expertise of oenologists Attilio Pagli and Filippo Carli, the project debuted with its first vintage in 2019. The exceptional quality is the result of a meticulous final blending after ageing and three months of rest in the bottle. This care ensures an outstanding stylistic consistency, offering a captivating red presented both in specific vintages and in intriguing timeless versions. |
| Origin | Vineyards owned in the municipalities of Offida and Castel di Lama |
| Soil composition | Clayey and calcareous |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 |
| Yield per hectare | Approximately 120 quintals of grapes per hectare |
| Harvest | First ten days of September for Merlot and Syrah; early October for Cabernet Sauvignon; mid-October for Montepulciano |
| Fermentation | Variable depending on the grape variety: about 15 days for Merlot; 20–25 days for Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon; up to 30 days for Montepulciano |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel vats with maceration on the skins; ageing in new 300-litre oak barrels for 18–24 months; final blending after ageing and resting in bottle for 3 months |
| Wine making | In steel fermenters; skin maceration time varies for each variety in the blend: approximately 15 days for Merlot, 20-25 days for Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, and up to 30 days for Montepulciano. |
| Aging | Aged in new 300-litre barrels for 18-24 months; final blending at the end of the ageing process; followed by a further 3 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |