
Sangiovese di Romagna Riserva Oriolo 'Petrignone' Tre Monti 2022
Organic and biodynamicThe Sangiovese di Romagna "Petrignone" is a medium intensity and body red wine, with a warm and enveloping profile that retains all the distinctive traits of this type. Elegant expressions on the nose of juicy red fruit and sweet spices pivot on a soft structure, outlined by a caressing freshness, a solid alcoholic component, and good tannins.
The Sangiovese di Romagna Riserva Oriolo “Petrignone” by Tre Monti is born in Imola, in the beautiful and authentic province of Bologna. Sergio and Thea founded their business in the 1970s, starting to experiment with the planting of non-native varieties and non-invasive and artisanal winemaking methods. In 1989, their sons David and Vittorio joined the family business, sharing the tradition and benefiting from the experience gained from their parents; with the help of some of the best Italian winemakers like Francesco Spagnolli and Vittorio Fiore, there was exponential growth and soon the products began to be included in respectable guides like Wine Spectator. Today, the main goal remains to ensure excellent quality and look to the future constructively.
The vineyards of the Sangiovese di Romagna Riserva Oriolo “Petrignone” by Tre Monti are located in the Vigna dei Fichi in the Podere di Petrignone near Forlì. The altitude is about 150 meters above sea level and the soil where the roots of these plants lie, the soil is predominantly clayey and sandy with the presence of pebbles, suitable for wines with a structured character. The vineyard was planted in 1968 and represents the first of the Sangiovese reserves of the winery. The harvest is carried out manually between the end of September and the first days of October; once in the winery, a maceration of 12 days on the skins takes place, followed by alcoholic fermentation in steel and vitrified cement. It ages in third-pass barriques for 6 months.
The color of the Sangiovese di Romagna Riserva Oriolo "Petrignone" by Tre Monti is a ruby red with bright and intense reflections; the bouquet of aromas released is broad and reminiscent of ripe red-fleshed fruit, juicy black cherries, and spicy notes of black pepper at the finish; on the palate, it is elegant, enveloping, and pleasantly tannic with a good persistence that invites you to drink. It pairs ideally with dishes based on grilled cuts of red meat, handmade fresh pasta, and rich sauces from the Romagna tradition;also interesting with vegetarian dishes. Perfect for savoring the typical cuisine of Romagna and its most authentic flavors, sharing it with family during holidays or for celebrating important anniversaries.

