This is a very elegant wine embodying its land of origin, and named after the mythical Dioskouroi, “sons of Zeus”, to whom the ancient Temple of Castor and Pollux is dedicated. The grand remnants of the temple enrich the archaeological heritage of the town of Cori. This wine is produced by using purity vinification of Nero buono di Cori grapes. This latter is a local species of grape, whose history goes back thousands of years. It has been rediscovered and grown again thanks to researches and experiments that highlighted its special quality. The Rosso dei Dioscuri is a kind of wine having a strong personality and a rich colour.
Classification: Nero Buono IGT Lazio Type of wine: Red Grape variety: 100% Nero Buono Alcohol content: 13 % Location: Well exposed hills Altitude: 100-200 Soil: Volcanic and clayey soil Farming system: Row Yield x ha: 70 to 80 quintals Vintage: Last 10 days in September Colour: Ruby red Bouquet: Intense and scented Taste: Delicate, harmonious, elegant complexity Dishes: This is the ideal wine to be drunk throughout the whole meal, its characteristics are highlighted when drunk with strong-tasting courses Serving temp: 16 to 18 °C Storing: Dry, cool and dark place Drinking: Ideal consumption is 1 to 3 years after harvest Winemaking: Soft pressing and destemming; fermentation with skins contact for about 10 days at 24°C; malolactic fermentation; ageing in stainless steel tanks for 12 months; refining in bottles for 6 months.