Fruity and mineral, bold yet velvety, ÔMINA ROMANA’s CESANESE—a native variety of the province of Rome—fully embodies the characteristics of Lazio’s premier black grape variety, which takes on an international character thanks to our terroir and expert winemaking and aging techniques.
GRAPES: 100% Cesanese from the
HARVEST:
Last week of September – first week of October
VINIFICATION:
Stainless steel
AGING:
French oak barriques for approximately 12 months, followed by 6 months in stainless steel
BOTTLE AGING:
Approximately 12 months
PLANTING DENSITY:
5,800 vines/ha
YIELD PER HECTARE:
60 quintals/ha
ALCOHOL CONTENT:
13.5% vol.
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
14–16 °C
5,800 vines/ha
YIELD PER HECTARE:
60 quintals/ha
ALCOHOL CONTENT:
13.5% vol.
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
14–16 °C
Sommelier Profile
COLOR:
Transparent ruby red
AROMA:
Berries, citrus, cinchona, notes of violet and spices
PALATE:
Fresh, savory notes, smooth with velvety tannins, long and persistent; its aging in elegant, soft oak barrels blends fresh fruit with extreme refinement into a pleasant complexity