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 Azienda Agricola Tiberio is located in central Italy, 23 miles inland from the Adriatic seaside city of Pescara near the hillside town of Cugnoli. At 1150 feet, it has a unique microclimate that enjoys moderating sea breezes coming from the Adriatic and cool and fresh mountain air coming from the Majella and Gran Sasso Mountains. The vineyards are dry farmed and follow biodynamic farming techniques to encourage the grapes to be an accurate reflection of the land, soil, and climate. Long, spontaneous fermentations using natural yeasts, aging in stainless steel vats, and no fining or filtration to enhance the mouthfeel and structure of the wine. I normally enjoy wines that have some barrel aging to provide a sense of weight and structure, but the age of the vines helps produce a low yield of intensely flavored grapes that provide enough tannins so that barrel aging is not needed. Beautiful aromas of red and blue fruits, subtle floral notes intermingle with hints of tobacco and earth, with a streak of stony mineral notes. All of these carry over to the elegant palate, with fresh lush fruit flavors of plum and cherry, with bright acidity and mineral notes helping to focus the wine and lead to a long, precise finish. Silky yet substantial tannins make this wine a wonderful companion to a wide variety of foods. Pasta with Bolognese meat sauce, grilled meats, portobello mushrooms, fennel sausage, and lamb kebabs. Enjoy this beautiful wine for as long as it lasts, as this wine is not imported in huge quantities.  Salute!