{"product_id":"santa-barbara-piceno-rosso-2023","title":"Santa Barbara, ‘Piceno’ Rosso 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003eRosso Piceno DOC, Marche, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003e70% Montepulciano, 30% Sangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003eSanta Barbara has been one of the quiet standard-bearers of modern Marche winemaking since Stefano Antonucci founded the estate in the 1990s with a simple idea: treat local grapes with the same seriousness as Italy’s headline regions. Based near the Adriatic coast, the winery has built its reputation on elevating traditional blends like Rosso Piceno beyond everyday anonymity into something vibrant and characterful. The “Piceno” Rosso is their ode to regional heritage — a wine rooted in centuries of central Italian blending tradition, where Montepulciano and Sangiovese meet in easy, harmonious partnership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe fruit comes from hillside vineyards in the Marche, where clay-limestone soils and Adriatic breezes help preserve freshness while allowing full ripening. Montepulciano provides structure and depth, while Sangiovese contributes lift and acidity. The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve purity of fruit. Aging takes place primarily in tank, with a brief period in large oak for integration, ensuring the wine remains vibrant, approachable, and expressive of its coastal terroir rather than marked by heavy wood influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe 2023 “Piceno” Rosso is all about juicy charm with just enough backbone to keep it honest. Aromas of ripe red cherry, blackberry, and dried herbs rise from the glass, followed by a palate that’s medium-bodied, supple, and energetic. Montepulciano brings a darker fruit core and gentle tannic grip, while Sangiovese keeps things lifted with bright acidity and a savory edge. The finish is clean, food-friendly, and just structured enough to handle tomato-based pastas, grilled sausages, or a wood-fired pizza night. Drink now and over the next three to five years — this is weeknight Italy done right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sommbox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50590349000937,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3515\/3641\/files\/IMG_1263.jpg?v=1773021245","url":"https:\/\/www.thesommbox.com\/products\/santa-barbara-piceno-rosso-2023","provider":"Sommbox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}