CeRASuolo Superiore: The Cool Red.
Cesaruolo Superiore: The Cool Red.
colle sant'andrea
CERASUOLO D’ABRUZZO DOC
COLLINE PESCARESI SUPERIORE
As early as the time of Polybius, the renowned Greek historian, it was said that Hannibal praised the wines of the Abruzzo territory — certainly not within the borders we know today — for their extraordinary ability to heal the wounded and restore strength to his men.
This account bears witness to an ancient winemaking tradition, one that leads us to the mid-nineteenth century, when the refinement of vinification techniques brought us the first records of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Today, after years of knowledge, passion and deep connection with this wine, a new way of enjoying it is born: served cool, with the colour of Vignola cherries and fine tannins.
Its name is Colle Sant’Andrea, the new Cerasuolo Superiore by Marramiero.
COLLE SANT'ANDREA
CERASUOLO D’ABRUZZO DOC COLLINE PESCARESI SUPERIORE
As early as the time of Polybius, the renowned Greek historian, it was said that Hannibal praised the wines of the Abruzzo territory — certainly not within the borders we know today — for their extraordinary ability to heal the wounded and restore strength to his men.
This account bears witness to an ancient winemaking tradition, one that leads us to the mid-nineteenth century, when the refinement of vinification techniques brought us the first records of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Today, after years of knowledge, passion and deep connection with this wine, a new way of enjoying it is born: served cool, with the colour of Vignola cherries and fine tannins.
Its name is Colle Sant’Andrea, the new Cerasuolo Superiore by Marramiero.
CERASUOLO SUPERIORE
the wine’s original aromas and the distinctive character of its terroir, preserved in their purest form
CERASUOLO SUPERIORE
the wine’s original aromas and the distinctive character of its terroir, preserved in their purest form
At this point, it is worth explaining why we speak of Cerasuolo rather than Montepulciano d’Abruzzo in the strictest sense. If an oenologist were to observe this wine in the sunlight, or let it swirl and settle in slow, almost hypnotic circles, they would tell us that it is, in every respect, a red wine: perhaps lighter in colour and less full-bodied than one might expect from an Abruzzo red, but still a wine that could naturally accompany meats or game.
With Cerasuolo Superiore Colle Sant’Andrea, Marramiero has gone further. With determination — and no small difficulty — it has recreated the colour and texture of the earliest Cerasuolo wines of Abruzzo, which in fact did not have the “cherry” hue we know today, nor the amber or “onion skin” tones of Provençal rosés, but rather a vivid, full-blooded red.
It is a red wine to be enjoyed chilled, because it takes us back to the working summers of our ancestors: weary yet proud farmers who brought to the table a wine capable of expressing the character and strength of a generous, welcoming land.
The red of Colle Sant’Andrea becomes fresh, clear and alive. Cherry notes meet savoury depth, fine tannins and the radiant light of Abruzzo. A freer, more immediate and unexpected red.
At this point, it is worth explaining why we speak of Cerasuolo rather than Montepulciano d’Abruzzo in the strictest sense. If an oenologist were to observe this wine in the sunlight, or let it swirl and settle in slow, almost hypnotic circles, they would tell us that it is, in every respect, a red wine: perhaps lighter in colour and less full-bodied than one might expect from an Abruzzo red, but still a wine that could naturally accompany meats or game.
With Cerasuolo Superiore Colle Sant’Andrea, Marramiero has gone further. With determination — and no small difficulty — it has recreated the colour and texture of the earliest Cerasuolo wines of Abruzzo, which in fact did not have the “cherry” hue we know today, nor the amber or “onion skin” tones of Provençal rosés, but rather a vivid, full-blooded red.
It is a red wine to be enjoyed chilled, because it takes us back to the working summers of our ancestors: weary yet proud farmers who brought to the table a wine capable of expressing the character and strength of a generous, welcoming land.
The red of Colle Sant’Andrea becomes fresh, clear and alive. Cherry notes meet savoury depth, fine tannins and the radiant light of Abruzzo. A freer, more immediate and unexpected red.
The breath of the vineyard: an act of love between land and time
The breath of the vineyard: an act of love between land and time
This wine is born in a small corner of land where exposure and climate work together to allow the vine to thrive, bringing the grapes to a truly distinctive natural balance. No fixed schedules are followed:
the decision to harvest is made only after walking through the rows and tasting the berries, waiting for the moment when ripening has reached its perfect point.
Once harvested, the grapes are handled swiftly and with great care. After selection and crushing, the must is left in contact with the skins for a short period before pressing.
Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature on fine lees, while ageing is carried out in stainless steel: the best way to preserve the wine’s original aromas and the distinctive character of its terroir, without alteration.
It pairs beautifully with medium-aged cheeses, delicate meats, pasta dishes, and grilled or stewed fish.
We recommend serving it at a temperature between 12°C and 14°C.
Cerasuolo Superiore Colle Sant’Andrea is, however, a wine to be enjoyed in every season: not at the temperature of a white wine, yet not at the traditional serving temperature of a red.
And if you are true connoisseurs, you will already know that this wine can discreetly accompany the special moments of your day, whether in intimate solitude or shared with those who truly deserve it.
It is an ambitious wine, do not forget that.
It pairs beautifully with medium-aged cheeses, delicate meats, pasta dishes, and grilled or stewed fish.
We recommend serving it at a temperature between 12°C and 14°C.
Cerasuolo Superiore Colle Sant’Andrea is, however, a wine to be enjoyed in every season: not at the temperature of a white wine, yet not at the traditional serving temperature of a red.
And if you are true connoisseurs, you will already know that this wine can discreetly accompany the special moments of your day, whether in intimate solitude or shared with those who truly deserve it.
It is an ambitious wine, do not forget that.