d'Amico Wines: Product Sheet Content

Calanchi di Vaiano Chardonnay

Terroir

Calanchi di Vaiano Chardonnay grapes are harvested from vineyards in Italy’s Northern Lazio region, rising to 400 meters along the border of Umbria and Southern Tuscany.

Calanchi di Vaiano Chardonnay grapes elegantly express their unique terroir within the deep mineral cliffs and calciferous valleys of the Calanchi, a protected region characterized by soil rich in clay, peperino and limestone.

Calanchi di Vaiano Chardonnay grapes enjoy a gentle climate and excellent drainage from the Calanchi’s volcanic floor.

More specific climate in the vintage year

Vinification

Calanchi di Vaiano Chardonnay grapes are manually harvested in the fall, and transported to the d’Amico estate winery for stalk removal and pressing.

The grapes are fermented in 80 percent stainless steel tanks and 20 percent French oak barrels. The wine ages by candlelight in stainless steel tanks for nine months, with two additional months in bottles as classical opera sings to the grapes.

From the vines to the cellar Calanchi di Vaiano Chardonnay follows a specialized production process established by renowned agriculturalists and oenologists, all under the personal care and attention of Paolo and Noemia d’Amico.

Character

Color: Bright pale yellow with hints of green

Nose: Elegant combination of citrus fruit, white pepper and apricot

Palate: Gritty, slightly mineral and notably persistent

Service

Pairing: Well-suited as an aperitif, or served with white meat, fish and mildly sauced pasta and rice dishes

Classification: Protected Geographical Indication

Grapes: 100 percent single vineyard Chardonnay from Lazio

Alcohol: 13 percent

Serving Temperature: 55 degrees

Production

Yield: xx tons per hectare

Cases Produced: 350 cases

Packaging: 6 bottles per case

Notturno dei Calanchi Pinot Nero

 Terroir

Notturno dei Calanchi Pinot Nero grapes are harvested from Umbrian vineyards along the border of Tuscany and Northern Lazio at an altitude of 550 meters.

Notturno dei Calanchi Pinot Nero grapes elegantly express their unique terroir within the deep mineral cliffs and calciferous valleys of the Calanchi, a protected region characterized by soil rich in clay, peperino and limestone.

Notturno dei Calanchi Pinot Nero grapes enjoy a gentle climate and excellent drainage from the Calanchi’s volcanic floor. Even young vines produce a wine comparable to the best in Burgundy.

More specific climate in the vintage year

Vinification

Notturno dei Calanchi Pinot Nero grapes are manually harvested and transported to the d’Amico estate winery for stalk removal and pressing. Must and peels are fermented at controlled temperatures in stainless steel decanters.

The wine ages by candlelight and classical music for eight months in new French oak barrels, then two additional years in the bottle.

From the vines to the cellar Notturno dei Calanchi Pinot Nero follows a specialized production process established by renowned agriculturalists and oenologists, all under the personal care and attention of Paolo and Noemia d’Amico.

Character

 Color: Luminous ruby red

Nose: Dominant red berries, spice and orange zest

Palate: Sable, soft tannins, balanced with an elegant finish

Service

Pairing: A versatile wine that pairs well with cheese, robust seafood, pork and lamb.

Classification: Protected Geographic Indication

Grapes : 100 percent single vineyard Pinot Noir from Umbria

Alcohol: 13.5 percent

Serving Temperature: 55-60 degrees

Production

Yield

Cases Produced

Packaging: 6 bottles per carton

Noe Orvieto what is the exact blend? Different from parent to CCI site

Terroir

Noe Orvieto is a distinct blend of Grechetto, Trebbiano Malvasia and Chardonnay grapes harvested from Umbrian vineyards along the border of Tuscany and Northern Lazio at an altitude of 450 meters.

Noe Orvieto grapes elegantly express their unique terroir within the deep mineral cliffs and calciferous valleys of the Calanchi, a protected region characterized by soil rich in clay, peperino and limestone.

Noe Orvieto grapes enjoy a gentle climate and excellent drainage from the Calanchi’s volcanic floor.

More specific climate in the vintage year

Vinification

Noe Orvieto grapes are harvested by hand and taken directly to the d’Amico estate winery for stalk removal. The must is chilled at 46 degrees and then immediately pressed. After cold settling for 36 hours, the grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled in the spring for immediate market availability.

From the vines to the cellar Noe Orvieto follows a specialized production process established by renowned agriculturalists and oenologists, all under the personal care and attention of Paolo and Noemia d’Amico.

Character

Color: Straw yellow with hints of forest green

Nose: White flowers and honeydew with light stone fruit

Palate: Fresh and balanced, notes of pear, peaches and melon with a soft finish

Service

Pairing: Appetizers and lightly sauced fish and white meat

Classification: Protected Designation of Origin-Orvieto Dry

Grapes: Grechetto, Trebbiano, Malvasia and Chardonnay

Alcohol: 11.5 to 12 percent

Serving Temperature: 45- 50 degrees

 

Production

Yield

Cases Produced

Packaging: 6 bottles per carton

Atlante Cabernet Franc

Terroir

Atlante Cabernet Franc grapes are harvested from vineyards within the Northern Lazio along the border of Tuscany and Umbria at an altitude of 450 meters.

Atlante Cabernet Franc grapes elegantly express their unique terroir within the deep mineral cliffs and calciferous valleys of the Calanchi, a protected region characterized by soil rich in clay, peperino and limestone. 

Atlante Cabernet Franc grapes enjoy a gentle climate and excellent drainage from Calanchi’s volcanic floor.

More specific climate in the vintage year

Vinification

Atlante Cabernet Franc grapes are manually harvested and transported to the d’Amico estate winery where they are fermented in stainless steel tanks for 20 days.

The wine ages by candlelight and classical music for 10 months in new French oak barrels, then an additional months in the bottle.

From the vines to the cellar Atlante Cabernet Franc follows a specialized production process established by renowned agriculturalists and oenologists, all under the personal care and attention of Paolo and Noemia d’Amico.

Character

Color: Deep ruby red

Nose: Big and complex, with notes of chocolate, cinnamon, allspice and fresh fruit

Palate: Harmonious body with deep tanning and a long, rich finish

Service

Pairing: Perfect pairing for red and roasted meats and hard cheese

Classification: Protected Geographic Indication double check**

Grapes : 100 percent single vineyard Cabernet Franc from Lazio

Alcohol: 14.5 percent

Serving Temperature: 55-60 degrees

Production

Yield

Cases Produced

Packaging: 6 bottles per carton

Falesia Chardonay

Terroir

Falesia Chardonnay grapes are harvested from vineyards in Italy’s Northern Lazio region, rising to 400 meters along the border of Umbria and Southern Tuscany.

Falesia Chardonnay grapes elegantly express their unique terroir within the deep mineral cliffs and calciferous valleys of the Calanchi, a protected region characterized by soil rich in clay, peperino and limestone.

Falesia Chardonnay grapes enjoy a gentle climate and excellent drainage from the Calanchi’s volcanic floor.

More specific climate in the vintage year

Vinification

Falesia Chardonnay grapes are manually harvested and transported to the d’Amico estate winery for stalk removal and pressing.

The grapes are fermented French oak barrels and age in first and second use French oak barrels for nine months by candlelight and classical opera. Falesia Chardonnay ages an additional five months in bottles.

From the vines to the cellar Falesia Chardonnay follows a specialized production process established by renowned agriculturalists and oenologists, all under the personal care and attention of Paolo and Noemia d’Amico.

Character

Color: Golden yellow with amber tones

Nose: Intense ripe fruit, melting into butter and vanilla notes

Palate: Warm, well rounded and balanced

Service

Pairing: Shellfish and lightly sauced seafood and pasta, white meat and fresh cheese

Classification: Protected Geographic Indication- Chardonnay of Lazio

Grapes : 100 percent single vineyard Chardonnay

Alcohol: 13.5 percent

Serving Temperature: 55 degrees

Production

Yield

Cases Produced: 500

Packaging: 6 bottles per carton

Villa Tirrena Merlot

Terroir

Villa Tirrena Merlot grapes are harvested from vineyards in Italy’s Northern Lazio region, rising to 450 meters along the border of Umbria and Southern Tuscany.

Villa Tirrent Merlot grapes elegantly express their unique terroir within the deep mineral cliffs and calciferous valleys of the Calanchi, a protected region characterized by soil rich in clay, peperino and limestone.

Villa Tirrena Merlot grapes enjoy a gentle climate and excellent drainage from the Calanchi’s volcanic floor.

More specific climate in the vintage year

Vinification

Villa Tirrena Merlot grapes are manually harvested and transported to the d’Amico estate winery for stalk removal and fermentation stainless steel decanters.

Once pressed, Villa Tirrena Merlot grapes and age by candlelight and classical opera in French oak barrels for nine months, with an additional ten months in bottles.

From the vines to the cellar Villa Tirrena Merlot follows a specialized production process established by renowned agriculturalists and oenologists, all under the personal care and attention of Paolo and Noemia d’Amico.

Character

Color: Crystalline ruby red

Nose: Bold raspberry, blackberry and cherry, lingering brushwood, coffee and French oak

Palate: Warm and dry, structured with elegant tannins

Service

Pairing: Red meat and game

Classification: Protected Geographic Indication- Merlot of Lazio

Grapes : 100 percent single vineyard Merlot

Alcohol: 14 percent

Serving Temperature: 55-60 degrees

Production

Yield

Cases Produced:

Packaging: 6 bottles per carton

Seiano Blanco

Terroir

Seiano Blanco is a bright and fun blend of Grechetto and Sauvignon Blanc grapes harvested from Northern Lazio vineyards along the border of Tuscany and Umbria at an altitude of 500 meters.

Seiano Blanco grapes distinctly express their unique terroir within the deep mineral cliffs and calciferous valleys of the Calanchi, a protected region characterized by soil rich in clay, peperino and limestone.

Seiano Blanco grapes enjoy a gentle climate and excellent drainage from the Calanchi’s volcanic floor.

More specific climate in the vintage year

Vinification

Seiano Blanco grapes are harvested by hand and taken directly to the d’Amico estate winery for stalk removal. The must is chilled at 46 degrees and then immediately pressed. After decanting for 36 hours, the grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled in the spring for immediate market availability.

From the vines to the cellar Seiano Blanco follows a specialized production process established by renowned agriculturalists and oenologists, all under the personal care and attention of Paolo and Noemia d’Amico.

Character

Color: Golden straw yellow

Nose: White flowers and melon, hints of pineapple and grapefruit

Palate: Fresh and balanced

Service

Pairing: Appetizers and lightly sauced fish and white meat

Classification: Protected Designation of Origin-Lazio White

Grapes: Grechetto and Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol: 11.5 to 12 percent

Serving Temperature: 45- 50 degrees

Production

Yield

Cases Produced

Packaging: 6 bottles per carton

Seiano Rosso

 Terroir

Seiano Rosso is a mellow and approachable blend of Merlot and Sangiovese grapes harvested from Northern Lazio vineyards along the border of Tuscany and Umbria at an altitude of 500 meters.

Seiano Rosso grapes distinctly express their unique terroir within the deep mineral cliffs and calciferous valleys of the Calanchi, a protected region characterized by soil rich in clay, peperino and limestone.

Seiano Rosso grapes enjoy a gentle climate and excellent drainage from the Calanchi’s volcanic floor.

More specific climate in the vintage year

Vinification

Seiano Rosso grapes are harvested by hand and taken directly to the d’Amico estate winery for stalk removal. Must and peels ferment in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for several days.

Once pressed, the wine is transferred to 80 percent stainless steel tanks and 20 percent oak barrels, where it is aged by candlelight and classical music for three months. Seiano Rosso is available immediately once bottled.

From the vines to the cellar Seiano Rosso follows a specialized production process established by renowned agriculturalists and oenologists, all under the personal care and attention of Paolo and Noemia d’Amico.

Character

Color: Clear ruby red

Nose: Intense violet and cherries

Palate: Dry, with smooth tannins and acidity on the finish

Service

Pairing: Light first courses, non-spiced red and white meat

Classification: Protected Designation of Origin-Lazio Red

Grapes: Merlot and Sangiovese

Alcohol: 13 percent

Serving Temperature: 64 degrees

Production

Yield

Cases Produced

Packaging: 6 bottles per carton