750ml
Marisa Cuomo ”Furore Rosso” Riserva Costa d’Amalfi DOC
They are ancient grapes, full of history, which have made Furore and the territory of Salerno internationally famous: noble bunches recuperated thanks to man’s passion, they offer a wine of absolute excellence.
Varietal: 50% Piedirosso (locally known as per ‘e palummo) and 50% Aglianico
Appellation: Costa d’Amalfi Riserva DOC
Production Zone: Furore on Coastal terraces set 200-550 mt asl, with southerly exposure
Soil: Dolomitic-limestone rock
Vinification: Grapes are heroically hand-picked from steep coastal terraces in October, soft pressed. Fermentation and maceration for 30 days. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barriques
Maturation: 12 months in French oak barriques
Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas
- Red color with dark ruby hues, intense aroma of black forest fruits, blackberries, blackcurrants and blueberries. Smooth, well-balanced taste with an aromatic finish of brushwood and spices.
- This elegant wine serves well with mixed grill, game, and medium-aged cheeses.
Winery Profile
- Cantine di Marisa Cuomo is one of Southern Italy’s premier wineries. It is famous for its “extreme wines” due to the unique pergola vineyards that are growing on steep terraces overlooking the sea.
- Marisa Cuomo dedicated her work to recuperate native grape varieties with a thousand-year-old history and makes an award-winning range of nine labels. Their flagship label is the world-famous Furore Bianco Fiorduva, a bright golden-yellow wine that tastes of salty breeze and sweet apricots.
- This winery is not only a family business…The love between Andrea Ferraioli and Marisa started in the vineyards: she was a talented and passionate winemaker and he gifted her this superlative terroir that on their wedding night 30 years ago. What a romantic story!