2020 Velenosi - Rosso Piceno DOC Roggio Del Filare

The 2020 Velenosi Rosso Piceno DOC “Roggio del Filare” delivers a structured yet approachable red built around the native grapes of Italy’s Marche region. Presented in a standard 750 mL bottle, the vintage highlights bright crimson fruit alongside earthy undertones developed during the extended growing season of 2020. Aromatics point to crushed cherry, blackberry compote, violet, and dried oregano, while the palate opens with fresh acidity and smooth, rounded tannins that lead into a clean, mineral-tinged finish. The composition follows Rosso Piceno DOC parameters, relying on Sangiovese for aromatic lift and firm structure, balanced with complementary local red varieties that add depth and volume.

Serve this bottling at fifteen to sixteen degrees Celsius alongside grilled sausages, pork cutlets with rosemary marinade, lentil stews, or hard aged cheeses such as Pecorino di Fossa. A quick decant or forty-minute pour separates the primary fruit from the secondary herbal notes, allowing the wine to integrate fully at the table. Store the unopened bottles horizontally in a cool, dark environment to preserve cork integrity, and plan to consume opened vessels within a week to maintain harvest vibrancy. Velenosi cultivates the underlying vineyards across the Cingoli plateau, applying targeted canopy management to encourage even ripening while preserving the natural acidity required for daily versatility.