A red grape variety from Bordeaux, Petit Verdot’s traditional role has been that of a minor partner in blends with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

This late ripening variety has adapted perfectly to the microclimate of the Agro Pontino valley where bright sunshine, sea breezes and warm soil allow the grape to mature to perfection and to be vinified as a pure varietal – something of a rarity in Italy.

This deep crimson wine displays an intense, lingering aroma of red berry fruit, cherry, myrtle and juniper.  Elegant and full-bodied, with rich velvety tannins, the wine presents a spicy, white peppery finish.  Try it with ‘Costolette di abbacchio al forno’ – oven roasted lamb cutlets; a popular Roman dish.