Umani Ronchi : Cùmaro Riserva 2018

Umani Ronchi produces a soft and spicy Conero wine

The estate

Located in the Marche region, in the east of Italy, the Umani Ronchi estate cultivates 210 hectares of vineyards in biological agricultural practice. This estate is renowned as one of the most prominant in the Verdicchio dei Castelli Jesi appellation.

The vineyard

This 2018 Cùmaro Riserva by Umani Ronchi is a Conero wine from a vineyard located in the Osimo area, at the foot of San Lorenzo. Facing south-east, this vineyard is located on a hill at an altitude of about 200 metres. The soil, which dates from the Plio-Pleistocene marine formations, is deep, clayey-silty, sandy in places, and limestone.

The wine

This Marche wine is made from a very strict selection of grapes from the characterful grape variety Montepulciano. Its name comes from the Greek komaros, which means strawberry tree, an evergreen shrub typical of the woods of Monte Conero, where the vines producing this wine are planted.

Winemaking and ageing

After the harvest done by hand, the grapes were destemmed and lightly pressed. Fermentation took place in steel tanks with indigenous yeasts for a period of 12 to 14 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged in 225 litre oak barrels for 12-14 months. Once bottled, the Cùmaro Riserva was aged in the cellar for a further 8 to 10 months before being released.

Blend

Montepulciano (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Cùmaro Riserva 2018 from Umani Ronchi

Tasting

Colour
The colour has a deep ruby red hue with garnet highlights.

Nose
The nose is intense, developing fine notes of ripe fruits (plum, redcurrant, morello cherry), followed by a spicy touch of black pepper, vanilla and tobacco.

Palate
Soft and enveloping, the palate entices with delicate tannins and a creamy, elegant finish.

Food and wine pairing

This wine is an ideal partner for red meat, game birds and ripe cheeses.