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The Vinum
The Vinum is an interesting project of an inspired young winemaker, Roberto Dragani, whose original family roots are in Abruzzo and whose vineyards are farmed organically. I originally selected the wine of very interesting local white grape from Abruzzo (Cococciola) that is produced in his family vineyards. Roberto's family also has vineyards in Tuscany and Piemonte and so he produces wines from those regions as well. A second selection from The Vinum is a delightful and expressive Chianti. An interesting characteristic of his family's vineyards is that they are in hilly areas of each region which promotes a higher diurnal temperature variation between day and night which then results in fresher, more expressive, and higher quality fruit.
The Wines
The Vinum (Abruzzo) Cococciola 2018 (OC, NF)
Aromas are of clover honey, linden, honeysuckle, and white flowers. Flavors are of white peaches, nectarines, and honeydew melon along with hints of cantaloupe. There is a really refreshing fully saturated medium body as the wine moves across your palate along with perfect balance and acidity.
Food pairings would include halibut, crab, sole, tuna, mussels, seafood pasta, seafood and vegetable fritto misto, veal, pork, grilled chicken, sausages and charcuterie, Asian pork and vegetable stir frys, Indian Tandoori, seafood enchiladas, pork and chicken verde, chicken suiza, grilled vegetables, and mild cheeses.
The Vinum Chianti DOCG 2023 (OC, NF)
This is a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo and aromas include black cherries, dark plums, blackberries, boysenberries, and red peaches. Flavors include black cherries, blackberries, and boysenberries. There is a medium body, good balance and acidity, and a long medium finish.
Food pairings would include Filet Mignon, New York Steak, rib eye, roast beef, short ribs, beef stew, veal chops, lamb chops, pork chops, wild boar, elk, grilled chicken, pasta with meat sauce, lasagna, salmon, swordfish, clams, mussels, paella, Asian beef and pork dishes, lamb curries, Mexican beef, pork, and chicken dishes, tamales, tacos, charcuterie, and mild to medium cheeses.
