Il Grande Silenzio owes its beautiful name to the Gran Sasso mountain, also known as Corno Grande. An imposing mountain, therefore, also an imposing wine. Fosso Corno, a young winery, traces its origins back to 2001. That year, brother and sister Biscardo founded this magnificent winery in the heart of Abruzzo. Marco and Sabrina wanted to focus on the region's most famous grape, Montepulciano. Fosso Corno now owns over 30 hectares of vineyards located on just one hill. This hill is divided into 17 different vineyards, each with a different terroir and a different orientation to the sun. These different influences from the same hill create a unique and beautiful difference.
12 months of wood aging for this red wine
Specially for this Fosso Corno Il Grande Silenzio, Fosso Corno used an ancient Tuscan method. This method bears the name "Governo all'uso Toscano." It's a method that has created the beautiful character of this wine. This red wine is made from 100% Montepulciano grapes, sourced from Fosso Corno's finest plots. When the grapes in the vineyards have reached the right ripeness, 50% are harvested by hand and vinified classically. The remaining 50% is harvested using the Governo all'uso Toscano method. This literally means "cutting the branches." This cuts off the nutrient supply to the grapes. These grapes remain on the vines until early October. By then, the grapes have dried thoroughly, after which they are harvested. Because these grapes contain less juice, the flavors are much more concentrated. This is what makes this red wine so unique. After vinification, this red Il Grande Silenzio is aged entirely in French oak barrels for over 12 months. The wine then spends a further few months in the bottle to fully mature.
Why buy Fosso Corno Il Grande Silenzio?
The stunning final result makes Fosso Corno immensely proud of this wonderful wine. When poured, the characteristic ruby red color of Montepulciano is immediately apparent. The oak aging makes it somewhat more intense than an unaged wine. Gently swirling the glass with Fosso Corno reveals promising aromas of plums, dried berries, black tea, walnuts, and a hint of vanilla. This further stimulates our senses. With our mouths to the glass, we carefully savor this wine. We noted a full-bodied and complex red wine with delicious flavor nuances of blackcurrant, licorice, vanilla, and slightly spicy notes. The pleasant tannins make this red wine wonderfully full-bodied yet not too heavy on the finish. A wine to enjoy by the fire, but also with delicious dishes like rabbit stew, roast beef, or hearty pasta dishes.
2020
