Serrapetrona Doc
Serrapetrona Doc is made with the Serrapetrona grape vines which have been cultivated since ancient times. Conti, in his “Storia di Camerino e dintorni (History of Camerino and the surrounding area),” in the medieval era, recounts that a Polish mercenary soldier, attracted to the wine produced in the area, exclaimed: “Domine, Domine, quare non borgianasti regiones nostras?” It is interesting to note that Borgiano is a ward of Serrapetrona.
Consumption
Il Serrapetrona Doc goes magnificently with sweet leavened breads and fruit salads. The glass recommended is from the Riedel series, Overture Red wine 408100. The serving temperature is 14°/16°C. It goes magnificently with polenta and the local pasta dish, pappardelle with duck sauce, as well as with grilled meats.
Identification
Each label must carry a mention of the Controlled Denomination of Origin besides all the other indications foreseen by law, such as: The determined Region from which the product originates; Denomination of the product composed of the combination of the variety of the vine from which the wine originates and the geographic area in which that variety is cultivated; Nominal volume of the wine; Name or company name of the bottler and its registered address; Number and code of the bottler, which may also appear on the closing system (cork or cap); Name of the Country; Indication of the batch; Ecological indications. Finally, on the bottles containing the wine «Serrapetrona», the year in which the grapes were harvested must be displayed.
I.D. card
- Type
- Sweet red wine.
- Description
- The wine of the controlled denomination of origin “Serrapetrona,” must be made with grapes from vineyards with a composition that includes a minimum of 85% Vernaccia nera grapes and a maximum of 15% of all other non-aromatic dark grapes suitable for cultivation in the province of Macerata.
- Characteristics
- Serrapetrona Doc has the following characteristics: ruby red or ruby garnet colour; vinous and aromatic scent; sweet flavour, limited acidity, soft, aromatic; serving temperature of 10°C and alcohol volume of 11.5-12 %.
- Area of production
- The area of production for the wine "Serrapetrona" includes all of the territory of the municipality of Serrapetrona and part of the municipalities of Belforte del Chienti and San Severino Marche.
- Selling period
- All year round.
- Normative references
- Recognized with the Ministry of Agricultural and Forestry Policies Decree of August 18, 2004 and published in the Official Journal number 205 of September 1, 2004.
