Sigismondo, Sangiovese Superiore DOC

Since 1959, Le Rocche Malatestiane have produced wines crafted from the hard work of 500 farms that cultivate 800 hectares of vineyard throughout the Province of Rimini.

Rimini area is the most eastern of Romagna D.O.C. land and the most influenced by the Adriatic Sea. Hot and dry summers are mitigated by the presence of sea breezes. The viticulture is concentrated between 50 and 300-350 MT a.s.l. Here clay soils are very common and brown and grey clays are the most representative in this area contributing towards potent and fruity wines with low acidity. The higher lands presents chalk inclusions which contribute to fruity flavor with well-rounded tannins and dark red color tending toward purple.

Technical details:

This wine is  100% Sangiovese produced by vineyards in the area between Rimini and Riccione, Coriano. This is the production zone that best expresses the distinctive features of Sangiovese in Rimini. This area includes vineyards of the first hill where the soil contains more clay and the Sangiovese grapes are a dense, red in color with a roundly full flavor

Aging : four months in concrete tank (80%) and (20%) in barrique.

Interesting Fact:

This wine bears the name of Sigismondo Malatesta, lord of Rimini during the XV century .

Delivery in Luxembourg takes place within three business days from purchase date. Currently we are unable to offer unattended deliveries, if no one is available to receive delivery an attempt card will be left with further instructions. We recommend delivery to place of work if you are not sure someone will be at home to receive the goods.

IMPORTANT this product is not eligible for shipping to the USA