Faustina: powerful, full-bodied and opulent
versatile and lively – like Villa Caviciana
IGT Lazio Rosso
The powerful Tannat and elegant Sangiovese combine in Faustina to create a concentrated red wine that is full of body. Despite its intensity and richness, the wine always stays dry on the tongue.
| Grape varieties | Sangiovese and Tannat |
| Vineyards | Two vineyards in the township of Gradoli, altitude between 400 and 450 metres |
| Vinification | Separate varietal vinification for approx. 14 days in a steel tank at a controlled temperature (27° bis 30° C) |
| Maturation | Separately by grape varieties, 18 months in a barrique (mainly French oak), assemblage at the end of the maturation process |
| Tasting notes | A fragrant spicy nose, in the style of a Shiraz, very full-bodied and powerful in the mouth, opulent on the palate, taut structure with subtle smoky notes, intense and long in the finish |
| Goes with | Game, roasts, strong cheeses |
| Awards | Gold (93 PAR points) at the International Organic Wine Award 2017, very good (three stars) at the Wines from Italy 2015 tasting competition of the gourmet magazine Selection |
| Name | Goethe’s lover as described in the Roman Elegies bears the name Faustina |
Faustina is excellent!
