Looking for a red wine aged in oak, with soft tones and excellent value? Look no further because this Fosso Corno Mayro Montepulciano is exactly what you're looking for! 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, all situated on a single 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.
Wood aging of 6 to 8 months
What makes this red wine different from Fosso Corno Aires? It's the oak aging. The grapes for this red wine are also grown on the beautiful slope where all of Fosso Corno's vineyards are located. These Montepulciano grapes are planted in a sunny spot but also receive ample shade and refreshment from the Adriatic Sea, ensuring their ripening doesn't occur too quickly. It's crucial that ripening doesn't occur too quickly, as this would result in the grapes containing too much fruit for this wine. This meticulous work is the responsibility of Fosso Corno's winemaker. He knows exactly what the grapes need for this Mayro and will do everything he can to provide them with it. Once the winemaker is completely satisfied with the quality of the Montepulciano grapes, he will begin the harvest. To ensure perfect quality, the harvest is carried out entirely by hand in the early morning. The grapes are transported to the winery in small, characteristic baskets, where they are pressed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, after which the wine is allowed to rest and mature in French oak barrels for a period of 6 to 8 months.
How does this red Mayro wine taste?
What a magnificent result all the effort in the vineyards and the winery has yielded! What an exceptionally beautiful red wine! The color is characteristic of Montepulciano, a beautiful ruby red. On the nose, we noted delicate notes of plum and cherry interspersed with hints of leather, tobacco, and vanilla. The palate is full and robust, yet very smooth. The oak aging creates a mild undertone of light vanilla. Along with it, there are delicious nuances of blackcurrant, blackberry, and a hint of pepper. The finish is full and intense, rich with numerous flavors. We can truly call this red Fosso Corno wine a true gem.
2021
