# Gotico Magnum (2014)

- **Producer:** Società Agricola Ciú Ciú di Bartalomei
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Montepulciano, Sangiovese
- **Region:** Marche, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, black cherry, black plum, cedar, cloves, vanilla, leather, dried fruit, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Gotico Magnum is a Rosso Piceno Superiore DOP from the Marche region of Italy, produced by Società Agricola Ciú Ciú di Bartalomei. It is a blend of 70% Montepulciano and 30% Sangiovese grapes, cultivated in the Ascoli Piceno territory. The producer is known for its commitment to organic and vegan winemaking practices. The wine's name, 'Gotico,' is inspired by a painting from a local artist, and the wine is described as embodying the rich winemaking heritage of the Marche region.

## Interesting facts

- Name 'Gotico' inspired by local art.
- Certified organic and vegan wine.
- Represents the 'revenge of a forgotten territory'.
- Grapes grown on hillsides with southern exposure.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and pronounced tannins are well-suited to complement the richness and protein of red meats and game. The balanced acidity helps to cut through fattier dishes, while the wine's inherent fruit notes can harmonize with savory and slightly sweet elements in sauces and accompaniments.

## Wine making process

Gotico Magnum is produced using traditional red winemaking techniques, starting with pre-fermentation maceration at cool temperatures for about 20 days. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel with daily punching down for delicate extraction. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in oak barrels for 12 to 18 months, then spends an additional 6 months in bottle before release. The producer employs certified organic farming practices and is certified vegan.