LAZIO RED
Indicazione Geografica Tipica
GRAPE VARIETY
Merlot, Syrah
TASTING NOTES
Orione 2024 Lazio Rosso IGT from Colle di Maggio is a vibrant and spicy red from the Castelli Romani area of Velletri in Lazio, made from a Syrah and Merlot blend from vines planted in 1989. This IGT wine captures the Mediterranean essence of the 2024 vintage, with crisp fruit and elegant tannins, perfect for those seeking territorial and versatile reds. The 2024 vintage in Lazio benefited from balanced weather, with a mild spring and warm but breezy summer, promoting even ripening of Syrah and Merlot grapes. The wines are juicy, with good natural acidity, intense aromas, and medium structure, ideal for the first few years. Velletri features clay soils of volcanic origin at 150 meters elevation, trained on Guyot with low yields of 2 kg per vine. This viticulture near Rome gives the Lazio Rosso IGT a distinctive minerality and clear aromas, thanks to the volcanic influences of the Colli Albani. Syrah and Merlot here express fruity and spicy character, with dry structure and lively savoriness, suited to Lazio's warmth. In this fresh 2024, crisp red fruit notes dominate over fine spices, with great drinkability. To the eye, it shows an intense ruby red with violet rim. On the nose, a fresh bouquet bursts with crisp red fruit like Nemi strawberries and raspberry, cloves, dog rose, and a bloody hint at the end. On the palate, it is balanced and elegant, with well-integrated tannins, clean minerality, proper savoriness, and medium persistence where the nose's fruit returns juicy and harmonious. Colle di Maggio, an art-inspired winery drawing from De Chirico in the Castelli Romani, passionately grows native and international grapes on volcanic soils, with hand-harvesting and cement aging for authentic, age-worthy wines. Orione 2024 is a Lazio Rosso IGT that whispers poems of volcanic earth and Roman sunsets, fresh like a summer breeze yet deep as an ancient myth. Try it with pasta al ragù, roast beef, or aged cured meats; explore Syrah Merlot Lazio pairings for grilled meats.