Atlante – Paolo d Noemia d’Amico
| Winery: | Paolo e Noemia d’Amico |
| Category: | Red Wine |
| Type: | Cabernet |
| Region: | Lazio |
| Grapes: | 100% Cabernet Franc |
| Vinification: | Aged 12 months in first and second use French oak barrels; About 10 months in bottle. |
| Color: | Deep dark red. |
| Bouquet: | It has a generous and complex nose, with a fresh bouquet of black fruits, chocolate, cinnamon, and spices. |
| Palate: | Full and harmonious body, deep with elaborated tannins for a long and rich finish. |
| Pairing: | Pairs well with red meats, roasts, game, and cheeses. |
| Serving Temp: | 18°C (64°F). |
About the Lazio Region:
Location: Central Italy, West
Notable Reds: Cesanese, Sangiovese, Cabernet, Canaiolo, and Chianti
Notable Whites: Malvasia and Trebbiano
The Lazio region has a long history of winemaking, dating back to when the Etruscans originally settled the territory. The region is home to the ancient capital city of Rome. Like many Italian wine regions, Lazio’s vine heritage is ancient. Its first inhabitants were the Etruscans, though it was the Latins who gave the area its original name Latium. The Romans brought the region into another era by improving trade and agriculture, although after the collapse of the Roman Empire the land was neglected. Only in the 1870s, when Rome became the capital of Italy, did this wine region flourish once again.
Located in central Italy, Lazio borders Tuscany to the north, Campania to the south, Abruzzo to the east and Umbria to the northeast. The volcanic hills provide an excellent base for viticulture thanks to the fertile and porous (well-drained) land. Nourishment for the grapes is provided by lava and tufa soils, rich in potassium. This type of soil is particularly suited to white grapes as it ensures a good balance of acidity.
The proximity of the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west is also important; cool sea breezes temper the drier, warmer temperatures on the coast, while the mountainous area is subject to various macroclimates despite being protected by the Apennines from the cold winds coming from the northeast.