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Tufaliccio

South of Rome, where the Lepini Mountains tumble toward the sea, the ancient town of Cori has grown vines since before the Romans raised their temples. On one particular hill — Colle Tufaliccio, rich in volcanic tuff — this wine takes its name.

Tufaliccio is 100% Nero Buono di Cori, a rare indigenous grape grown almost nowhere else on earth. For centuries it nearly vanished; the Carpineti family helped rescue it, replanting it on the volcanic slopes where it was born. Dark cherry and blackberry wrapped in Mediterranean herbs, black pepper, and a smoky mineral thread that only tuff soils can give.

Appellation: Rosso Lazio IGT

Style: Red, dry

Varietal: 100% Nero Buono di Cori

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:
Color: Deep ruby red with violet reflections.
Bouquet: Fruit-filled, red and black berries with some herb and spice notes.
Palate: Medium-bodied, juicy, and vibrant. Ripe dark fruit balanced by fresh acidity and supple tannins. Clean, energetic finish carrying spice and tuff-driven minerality.
Serving Temperature: 12-15º C  (55-60° F).
Food Pairings: Pairs beautifully with pasta all'amatriciana, pizza, grilled sausages, and roast chicken. Equally at home with cured meats, pecorino romano, and casual Mediterranean fare.

Vinyard Notes:
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled, approximately 10 days of maceration on the skins.
Aging: Several months in stainless steel tanks; no oak.
Soil: Volcanic Tufo
Training System: Espalier
Plants per hectare: 4,500

Winemaking Notes:
Harvest: Picked between the end of September and early October.
Vinification: Maceration for about 10 days in temperature controlled steel vats.
Aging: The wine ages in steel before bottling.