Nonno Rico
Romagna Sangiovese DOC Oriolo Riserva
Dedicated to Alessandro Morini’s paternal grandfather, Enrico, Nonno Rico was the estate’s first major Riserva. Refined, elegant, and deeply tied to tradition, this wine is always reliable and truly unforgettable. Structured · Elegant · Complex · Cellar-worthy
THE SANGIOVESE RISERVA
Produced only from selected grapes in the Oriolo subzone, Nonno Rico represents the pinnacle of Sangiovese aging potential in Romagna. Long aging in wood bestows elegance, depth, and noble tannins.
Enjoy it paired with: stewed lamb with peas, pork chops with cardoons, slow-cooked young beef stew.
The label is signed by the artist Pablo Echaurren.
| Farm | Scaletta / Oriolo |
| Production area | Oriolo dei Fichi, Faenza |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese |
| Altitude | 170 m a.s.l. |
| Soil | Medium texture / Clay-limestone |
| Training system | Guyot |
| Plant density | 5,000 vines |
| Vine age | 25 years |
| Grape yield per vine | 1.50 kg |
| Harvest | Hand-harvested in late September |
| Winemaking | Maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Alcohol | 14.50% vol. |
| Aging | 12 months in tonneaux + 14 months in the bottle |
| Appearance | Deep ruby red with garnet highlights. |
| Bouquet | Intense notes of violets and underbrush berries with elegant spicy accents |
| Palate | Full-bodied, harmonious, and long-lasting |
| Food pairings | Florentine T-bone steak, grilled meats, aged cheeses.
Serving temperature: 18 °C (64 °F) |
A DISTINCTIVE EXPRESSION OF ROMAGNA
Nonno Rico embodies the heritage and passion of Poderi Morini. It showcases the remarkable aging potential of Romagna Sangiovese from the prized terroir of Oriolo.
