2021 Guerrieri della Terra

Powerful red wine from old Montepulciano vines from the hills of the Metauro valley in Le Marche.

The Guerrieri winery and its location in the Metauro Valley

Azienda Agraria Guerrieri is a family-owned winery with a rich history dating back to 1800. The winery is located in the Marche region on the east coast of Italy, overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 200 meters, just 12 kilometers from the coast, in the historic Metauro Valley. This valley is named after the longest river in the region, which feeds the Guerrieri vineyards and positively influences the microclimate.

The location between the sea and the Apennines provides a mild climate with constant wind and significant temperature differences between day and night. This contributes to the complexity and aromatic expression of the grapes. The soils consist of grey calcareous clay that changes deeper into light blue sediment. The upper layer contains silty clay with small limestone particles, formed by erosion and conversion of organic material.

Origin and composition of Guerriero della Terra

Guerriero della Terra is a red wine from the Marche IGT appellation, made from 90% Montepulciano and 10% Sangiovese. The grapes come from a historic plot on the top of the estate's hills. The wine is intended to express the unique microclimate influenced by north-easterly sea winds in the harvest months of September and October. The vineyards are approximately 35 years old, south to south-west oriented, with a planting density of 3000 vines per hectare. The yield is low, on average 1.5 kg per plant. After reaching full ripeness, the grapes are left on the vine for some time for extra exposure to sun and wind. The harvest takes place at the end of October and is done entirely by hand.

Vinification and maturation of Guerriero della Terra

After careful selection, the grapes are vinified with a long maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine then matures for 12 months in oak tonneaux and then for another year in bottle. This method gives the wine structure, depth and aging potential.

Color, smell and taste of Guerriero della Terra

The wine has a deep, velvety red colour. On the nose aromas of black and red berries , combined with floral notes, dark chocolate and spices. On the palate it is powerful, elegant and complex , with velvety tannins and a long finish. The wine has an alcohol content of 15%, a residual sugar content of 8.5 g/L, an acidity of 6.7 g/L and a pH of 3.5.

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Wine and food pairings with Guerriero della Terra

Thanks to its power, structure and aromatic complexity, this wine goes well with hearty dishes and richer flavours. Some suggestions:

• Beef tenderloin with rosemary and red wine sauce – The full body and high alcohol percentage go perfectly with the tender meat and spicy sauce.
• Roast Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Thyme – The spicy notes in the wine complement the flavors of the meat beautifully.
• Wild ragout with mushrooms – The earthiness of the mushrooms and the game meat go harmoniously with the depth of the wine.
• Aged Pecorino or Aged Parmesan – The salty and savory flavors of the cheese are balanced by the fruity and woody notes of the wine.