# Noi (2018)

- **Producer:** San Patrignano
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- **Region:** Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €15
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackcurrant, blackberry, ripe fruit, plum, black cherry, leather, cloves, chocolate, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon, leather, tobacco, liquorice

## About this wine

Noi 2018 is a red wine from the Colli di Rimini DOC appellation in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Produced by San Patrignano, a renowned rehabilitation community, the wine's name 'Noi' signifies unity and empathy. The community's ethos of transformation and resilience is woven into the fabric of this wine. Its vineyards are situated on the slopes of Coriano, benefiting from a microclimate influenced by the Adriatic Sea and a terroir rich in clay and limestone. San Patrignano operates as a social project, with its enterprises, including the winery, contributing significantly to its funding and offering residents a path to recovery through meaningful work.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Noi' means 'us' or 'we' in Italian.
- San Patrignano is a large rehabilitation community.
- Half of San Patrignano's funding comes from its own enterprises.
- The vineyards are located a few kilometers from the Rimini coast.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and defined tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and game, where the tannins can interact with the protein. Savory notes in the wine can echo earthy flavors in dishes, while the fruit components can provide a pleasant contrast to richer, fattier elements.

## Wine making process

The grapes for Noi 2018 are fermented in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures, with periodic racking and extended maceration on the skins. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 18 months in second-passage barriques. After this period, the different grape varieties are blended and the wine continues to age for a further 6 months in bottle. Harvest takes place between mid-September and late October, with yields managed at 7,000 kg/ha.