Cavalier Vincenzo (2021) - Tenuta Piano di Rustano

In the heart of the Colli Maceratesi, Tenuta Piano di Rustano keeps alive a fascinating story tied to its Cavalier Vincenzo wine. The estate, set among the gentle hills of the Marche, takes its name from an old knight who, so the legend goes, rode across these lands carrying the secret of a special wine. The story tells that the knight, captivated by the beauty of the landscape and the quality of the Verdicchio, decided to stop and devote his life to winegrowing. Today Tenuta Piano di Rustano still honours his memory, making wines that tell stories of passion and tradition, such as Cavalier Vincenzo, a tribute to that legendary traveller.

The appellation: Marche IGT Bianco

Marche IGT Bianco is an Indicazione Geografica Tipica appellation that allows flexible production of white wines throughout the Marche region. This IGT gives value both to indigenous Marche varieties such as Verdicchio, Pecorino and Passerina and to international ones such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, vinified either as single varieties or in blends. It is an appellation that leaves producers freedom of expression, allowing traditional, modern or experimental interpretations, including wood fermentation, orange wines, spontaneous fermentations and organic winemaking.

What to eat with Cavalier Vincenzo

Who makes it: Tenuta Piano di Rustano

Tenuta Piano di Rustano lies in the high Terre Maceratesi, in a hilly setting where the cool climate of the Apennines meets the tempering influence of the Adriatic Sea. This privileged position, at around 400 metres above sea level, allows for wide temperature swings between day and night, factors that have a positive influence on the quality of the wines produced.

The vine of Cavalier Vincenzo

Verdicchio

Verdicchio is one of the most important and long-lived white grape varieties in Italy, an absolute symbol of the Marche region. It is prized for its freshness, marked salinity, aromatic finesse and extraordinary ageing capacity, qualities that make it the star of both young, immediate wines and great whites for long ageing. The name derives from "verde" (green), because of the greenish reflections the wine often retains even as it evolves.

Cavalier Vincenzo: the Colli Maceratesi area

Climate: Mediterranean

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Clay

Geographical setting: Hilly

Profile of Cavalier Vincenzo

Primary aromas: Cherry, Ripe red fruit

Secondary aromas: Spices, Vanilla

Tertiary aromas: Leather

Tasting notes: A structured red wine with notes of ripe red berries and spice, well-integrated tannins and a long finish.