Rubicone Sangiovese Maramia IGT is a dry red wine produced by Tenuta Mara in the Emilia-Romagna region. Tenuta Mara is located near to the village of San Clemente in the hilly heart of Romagna. The winery was founded by Giordano Emendatori, a great afficionado of wine and, in particular, the Sangiovese variety, at the start of the 21st century. He dedicated the winery to his wife, Mara: his companion and aide in his adventures. The entire enterprise uses biodynamic agricultural methods: throughout the estate’s seven hectares of vineyards, flora, fauna, and mankind coexist with a unique harmony. In these pleasant lands, human intervention is kept to a minimum so that the characteristics of the territory and grape variety are able to express themselves to the fullest. As you walk through the vineyards, alongside the chirping of the birds you might hear one of Mozart’s symphonies or perhaps Gregorian chants coming from the estate’s music room, located close to the wine cellar, fermentation room, and barrel cellar. At Tenuta Mara, healthy grapes at exactly the right degree of ripening are harvested by hand and taken to the wine cellar where they are sorted extremely carefully. This is followed by alcoholic fermentation in oak truncated cone vats without temperature control and without the addition of selected yeasts. Once ready, the wine is sent to the barrel cellar, accompanied by the dulcet melodies of classical music. This is how Rubicone Sangiovese Maramia starts its life. It’s the wine that best epitomises the intertwined Tenuta Mara world of art and wine. Produced exclusively from Sangiovese grapes, it is allowed to macerate on the skins for around one month following alcoholic fermentation. It then matures on the fine lees for 16 months in small barrels and casks, both made from French oak. Finally, it is aged in the bottle. Rubicono Sangiovese Maramia is a fairly intense, clear ruby red colour in the glass. On the nose, it has notes of ripe red berry fruits, floral hints of rose and violet, and a pleasantly spicy finish. It is balanced in the mouth: the tannic texture and acidity are in perfect harmony with its softness. The finish is persistent with balsamic aspects. Perfect for Sunday lunches, it goes well with dishes based on red meats.
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