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This estate was already well known in 1793 under the name of Casino Castorani and in 2000, it was purchased by Formula 1 Driver Jarno Trulli with three other partners. Currently 32 hectares are planted with an average age of vines being 25 years old and grapes are farmed organically thanks to their location at 300 metres where a cooling wind through the vineyards helps to maintain the vines’ natural health. 

A new winery has just been built equipped with modern technology, and particular mention should be made of the grape drying room which is unique in that the grapes are cool dried giving a fresher style to the resulting ‘Amarone’ type wine. The whites are pressed in modern basket presses rather than with a pneumatic press as the winemaker, Luca, feels that this gives more character and stability to the wines.

Jarno Trulli particularly appreciates Amarone and is delighted with the wine which bears his name and which is made in this style.

To quote Jarno Trulli ‘ I’ve always sought perfection in everything I do: in a racing car, where split seconds make the difference; and in the vineyard, where it has taken years of hard work to give our wine its special character and originality.’

Grapes:        From a careful selection of 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grapes from the Coste delle Plaie Vineyard planted at 340M above sea level

Quality:        DOC

Exposure:     South-west facing                       

Harvest::      Manually  in mid October

Training:       Overhead trellis (Pergola)           

Soil;              Deep clay with a rich texture

Vinification;  Bleeding off after a low temperature maceration with skins lasting 12 hours. Fermentation was at 18C in temperature controlled vats.  The wine underwent a partial malolactic fermentation. Aged in temperature controlled tanks on the lees for 5-6 months          

Colour:         Mid coral pink

Taste:           Aromas of morello and black cherries can be found on the nose while the palate is full with ripe fruit flavours.