Santa Barbara Stefano Antonucci Marche Rosso IGT
The wine has an intense red-ruby color with garnet reflections.
The wine demonstrates a generous, rich aroma woven from notes of cherry, blueberry, spices, and black pepper.
The taste of the wine is rounded, full, with a silky texture, notes of raspberry, black currant, and spices, pleasant tannins, and a persistent aftertaste.
The wine pairs harmoniously with lamb dishes, aged cheeses, and game.
Specifications
- Country: Italy
- Region: Marche
- Manufacturer: Santa Barbara
- Grape variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Montepulciano
- Wine: Red, dry
- Alc: 14%
- Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
- Type of drink: Wine
Interesting facts
Santa Barbara, "Stefano Antonucci" Marche Rosso IGT is a red dry wine made from Montepulciano, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. After harvesting, the grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with each grape variety fermented separately. The wine is aged in oak barrels. The wine pairs harmoniously with lamb dishes, aged cheeses, and game.
About the Manufacturer
The company "Santa Barbara", located on the Barbara hills, began its activity with two tasks: developing local grape varieties — Verdicchio and Montepulciano, and creating international-class wines that have individuality and originality. The name of the company comes from the Latin word "Barbarus", meaning "barbarian, foreigner". The founder of the company, Stefano Antonucci, is a charismatic and eclectic personality. For 10 years, he honed his craft, and his efforts did not go unnoticed — the wines of "Santa Barbara" company annually receive various awards and medals. The winery owns 45 hectares of vineyards, and the harvest is carried out manually under the careful guidance of specialists. Each year, 65,000 bottles of wine are produced, of which 40% is exported worldwide.
