Kurni Marche Rosso IGT 2019 Oasi degli Angeli magnum size
Kurni 2019 is an extraordinary red wine produced by Oasi degli Angeli winery , located in Cupra Marittima, Marche. Founded by Marco Casolanetti and Eleonora Rossi, the winery is renowned for producing the highest quality wines that express the essence of the Marche terroir. Kurni is their signature wine, made from Montepulciano grapes sourced from old, low-yielding vineyards cultivated with passion and sustainable methods.
Features
This Marche Rosso IGT is made from 100% Montepulciano grapes. The vines, aged between 50 and 90 years, are bush-trained on limestone-clay soils. Harvesting is done manually with rigorous selection of the bunches. Fermentation takes place in wooden vats with indigenous yeasts, followed by prolonged maceration. Aging takes place in new French oak barrels for about 20 months, giving the wine unique complexity and depth.
Sensory Notes.
- Color: Intense ruby red with purplish highlights.
- Aroma: Rich and complex bouquet, with notes of ripe berries such as blackberry and black currant, accompanied by hints of black cherry, plum and nuances of dark chocolate, vanilla and sweet spices. Delicate balsamic and herbal nuances are also present.
- Palate: The palate is powerful, enveloping and structured, with velvety tannins and a balanced acidity that lends freshness. The concentration of fruit is perfectly integrated with notes of spices, tobacco and an elegant minerality. The finish is long, persistent and harmonious, with an aftertaste of licorice and coffee.
Gastronomic pairings
Kurni 2019 in magnum size is ideal to accompany important and flavorful dishes:
- Red meats: Filet with truffles, grilled rib-eye steak, braised beef in red wine.
- Game: Wild boar stew, jugged hare, duck with orange.
- Matured Cheeses: Pecorino di fossa, Parmigiano Reggiano 36 months, blue cheeses such as spicy gorgonzola.
- Typical Dishes: Vincisgrassi from Marche, pappardelle with wild boar ragout, Abruzzo arrosticini.
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Datasheet.
- Producer: Oasi degli Angeli
- Appellation: Marche Rosso IGT
- Vintage: 2019
- Format: Magnum (1.5 liters)
- Type of Wine: Dry red wine
- Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano
- Production Area: Cupra Marittima, Marche, Italy
- Altitude of Vineyards: 50-150 meters above sea level
- Soil: Calcareous-clay soils rich in minerals, with presence of marine fossils
- Harvest: Manual, with rigorous selection of the bunches. Harvesting takes place late in the year, generally between late October and early November, to ensure perfect ripeness of the grapes
- Yield per Hectare: Extremely low, about 20 quintals per hectare, to maximize the concentration and quality of the grapes
- Vinification:
- Fermentation: Spontaneous with indigenous yeasts in open wooden vats
- Maceration: Prolonged on skins to extract the maximum aromas, color and noble tannins
- Temperature Control: Natural, without refrigeration or heating interventions
- Aging:
- Wood: Approximately 20 months in new, fine-grained French oak barrels (Allier and Tronçais)
- Bottle: Further aging in bottle for at least 6 months before release
- Alcohol Content: 15% Vol.
- Production: Limited, with a small number of bottles produced, especially in magnum size, making Kurni a sought-after, niche wine
- Organoleptic Characteristics:
- Color: Impenetrable ruby red with purplish highlights
- Nose: Intense and enveloping, with notes of ripe black fruits such as blackberry, blueberry and prune, enriched by hints of dark chocolate, vanilla, sweet spices (cinnamon, cloves) and delicate balsamic and licorice nuances
- Taste: The palate is powerful and structured, with considerable concentration. Tannins are silky and well integrated, balanced acidity gives freshness despite the high alcohol content.
- Long and persistent finish, with an aftertaste that recalls the fruity and spicy notes perceived on the nose
- Gastronomic Pairings:
- Important Red Meats: Filet with black truffle, barbecued rib-eye steak, roast lamb
- Game: Jugged venison, baked pheasant, stuffed quail
- Matured and Herbed Cheeses: Pecorino di fossa, blue goat cheese, aged raw milk cheeses
- Traditional Dishes: Braised in Montepulciano, lasagna with wild boar ragout, sheep arrosticini
- Serving Temperature: 18-20°C. We recommend uncorking the bottle at least two hours before serving and, if possible, decanting the wine to promote oxygenation and aromatic expression
- Aging Potential: 15-20 years. Kurni is a wine that evolves beautifully over time, developing further complexity and refinement
- Vineyard Characteristics:
- Exposure: South/Southwest, ensuring optimal sun exposure
- Training System: Sapling and Guyot
- Age of Vines: Old vines between 50 and 90 years old
- Planting Density: High, up to 10,000 vines per hectare, to encourage competition between plants and increase the quality of the grapes
- Production Philosophy:
- Biodynamic Agriculture : Agricultural practices that respect the environment and the ecosystem, without the use of synthetic chemicals
- Minimal Interventions in the Cellar: Natural winemaking without clarification or filtration, to preserve the integrity of the wine
- Quest for Excellence: Each stage of production is followed with extreme care and passion to create a unique and unrepeatable wine
- Trivia:
- Name “Kurni”: Derived from the ancient name of Cupra Marittima, “Kurmi,” in honor of the goddess Cupra
- Acknowledgements: Kurni has won numerous national and international awards and recognitions, becoming a reference among great Italian wines
- Magnum format : The magnum format is ideal for aging, due to the lower ratio of oxygen to wine volume, allowing slower and more harmonious maturation
