Castello delle Regine Merlot IGT Wine, 150cl, Wooden Case

A deep ruby ​​red in color, the nose offers aromas of ripe black cherry, sour cherry, and black cherry with notes of coffee and chocolate. On the palate, it is elegant, with great structure and body.

There are places with a strong identity, linked to spaces, forms, traditions, and actions that have been repeated over the centuries. This is the case with "il Castello delle Regine" in Umbria, whose rolling hills stretching as far as the eye can see have witnessed the repetition of human times and activities since the 16th century: cultivating, pruning, harvesting, and processing produce. The olive trees, many planted five centuries ago, the vineyards, some fifty years old, the Chianina cattle breeding, the vegetable gardens, the forests, and the pastures contribute to creating a timeless yet contemporary atmosphere amidst the mosaic of so many activities. The property extends for 400 hectares around the fortification known as Castelluccio Amerino, which dominates the valley known for centuries as the "Valley of the Queens" between the municipalities of Narni and Amelia, splendid villages with ancient Etruscan, Roman, and medieval history. The building was part of a line of fortifications built in strategic locations to control the Umbrian valleys, traditionally crossed by travelers reaching Rome from the north. Since 1500, the estates and lands have been the fiefdoms of various local patrician families, subject to their changing fortunes, until the current owners reconstituted and expanded the company, restoring its ancient vocation to the cultivation of vines and olives and aiming to achieve the highest quality production with complete respect for the environment. The philosophy is "the best wine from the best land," ensuring that every step, from grape cultivation to winemaking, employs natural techniques. Harvesting is done by hand. The lush woods, predominantly oak and holm oak, extend for approximately 200 hectares, surrounding the vineyards and olive groves; they are a precious source of oxygen for the environment and create a special microclimate that ensures a significant temperature difference between day and night, an important factor for the perfect ripening of the grapes. Feathered animals and wild boars also find refuge and food in the woods. The soils, predominantly sand and clay, are rich and fertile, producing products that are a perfect expression of this part of Umbria: the wines have aromatic nuances and robust structures that are refined by long bottle aging. The 8,000 olive trees produce fine oil, and the vegetable and herb gardens provide the raw materials for the restaurant's dishes. Everything served is produced on the farm, including the succulent Chianina and Cinta Senese beef, the pride of the farm's livestock, which enjoy semi-wild housing in the 30 hectares of woods and pastures available to the animals. The old farmers' houses have been renovated to accommodate visitors, engaging them in this spiritual space, rich in substance and emotion.