THE WINE

The Cecco by the Il Poggiarello winery, born from a blend of red grapes of Barbera, Bonarda and Cabernet, and the wine Malvasia Mami, fully represents the typicality of the Piacenza area. As the winery says, these wines smell of decades-long friendship, queues for the Piadina, holidays with friends and Sunday family lunches. Malvasia Mami is the perfect wine for those who want to savour family, love and home.

We are in Val Trebbia near Piacenza in Emilia Romagna; the winery was founded thanks to two families who have continued their philosophy for five generations; all grapes are certified organic and the wine production follows the dictates of tradition.

THE WINEMAKING

The harvest is manual and partly late to ensure the maximum concentration of aromas and sugars. The selected bunches are placed in cases, taken to the cellar and softly pressed. Follows a maceration in contact with the skins at a controlled temperature. The refinement, which lasts about twelve months, takes place in French oak barriques; the part of the wine obtained from the sub-ripe grapes refines in new barriques, while the rest refines in used barriques. After the assembly, which takes place in steel tanks and the bottling, the wine rests for a few more months before being released onto the market.

THE TASTING

Intense ruby ​​red. The aroma is elegant, with pleasant notes of red fruits where cherries in alcohol and berries prevail, leaving room for light spices and hints of wood. Fresh and well structured on the palate, the tannins are noticeable but well integrated and silky. Excellent acidity that encourages drinking. Long and persistent finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS

The Cecco by the winery Il Poggiarello pairs well with red meat, game and hard cheeses. Try it with lasagna.

THE AWARDS

– Luca Maroni 97/100

THE WINERY

Il Poggiarello winery is located in Val Trebbia among the Piacenza woods. This company is part of the Cantine 4 Valli group founded by the Ferrari and Perini families; they have been writing the history of wine in Piacenza since 1882. The winery has grown over the years but is still family-run today. We have now reached the fifth generation…. keep reading