750ml
Terre di Balbia Magliocco “Fervore” Calabria IGP
A red wine whose name evokes an intense and emotional state of mind. The intensity of those who pour, taste, and savor this wine lies in their ability to interpret its unique characteristics. They appreciate its color, enjoy its flavors, and perceive its diverse aromas, all influenced by their emotional state in the moment. Each experience with this wine is unique, offering a fresh perspective every time.
Varietal: Magliocco dolce 100%
Appellation: Calabria IGP
Production Zone: Montino land of Altomonte
Soil: Medium-textured clavey red earth with stones on a calcareous substrate.
Farming Practice: Sustainable Agriculture
Vinification: It undergoes manual destemming and crushing, followed by alcoholic fermentation and cold maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for 12-15 days.
Maturation: It involves aging in French oak barriques for 9 months, followed by at least 12 months of bottle aging before release.
Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas
- It offers immediate aromas of ripe cherry, plum, almonds, and walnuts. Notes of violet, herbs, and spices like pepper, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger follow. On the palate, it’s dynamic and fresh-savory, with balanced alcohol and subtle hints of licorice that linger pleasantly
Winery Profile
The story of Terre di Balbia began in 2001, developed with the visionary minds of Gianni Venica and Silvio Caputo. Thirteen years later, in 2014, the company went through a transformative change when engineer Giuseppe Chiappetta, along with his brother Nicola and sons Marco and Luca, natives of Cosenza in Calabria, assumed ownership. This shift in leadership marked a new chapter for the company, as the Chiappetta family redefined its future.