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Vigneti Vallorani

Polisia Piceno Superiore 2017

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Tasting notes

The Sangiovese-Montepulciano combination delivers something specific: bright cherry and violet aromatics from the Sangiovese, then plum fruit and soft tannins from the Montepulciano, all sharpened by clay-soil minerality. Aged entirely in steel on the lees with no oak, it stays fresh and precise rather than heavy, making it one of the more versatile reds from central Italy at this price point.

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  • Style: Dry, medium-bodied red; ruby with violet hues; cherry, plum, and floral notes; 13.5% ABV; no oak
  • Grapes & Terroir: Sangiovese and Montepulciano; certified organic; clay-dominant medium-mix soils; south-facing vines 35-55 years old; Colli del Tronto, Ascoli Piceno province
  • Winemaking: Varieties fermented separately in stainless steel; native yeast fermentation; approx. 15-day skin maceration; lees aging with batonnage; no oak; no additives
  • Serving: Serve at 60-64F; can be enjoyed without decanting or given 20-30 min if freshly opened
  • Pairing: Braised lamb, roast pork, tomato-based pasta, aged Pecorino Romano, cured meats
  • Similar To: For fans of Chianti Classico or Cerasuolo di Vittoria who want a leaner, no-oak central Italian red

Polisia is a Piceno Superiore DOC made from certified organic Sangiovese and Montepulciano grown on the family's estate in Colli del Tronto, in the Ascoli Piceno province of southern Marche. The south-facing vines range from 35 to 55 years old and grow on clay-dominant medium-mix soils. The two varieties are fermented separately in stainless-steel tanks using native yeasts, with cold pre-fermentation maceration and extended skin contact of approximately 15 days.

After fermentation, the wine is aged on the fine lees in stainless steel with regular batonnage, allowing the wine to reach aromatic richness and natural stability without the use of corrective additives. It then spends additional time in bottle before release. The 2017 vintage received a Silver Medal with a score of 92/100 at the Decanter World Wine Awards.

Sangiovese contributes the wine's bright acidity, floral lift, and mineral spine, while Montepulciano adds depth of color, plummy fruit, and soft tannin structure. The result is a wine that is structured but genuinely drinkable, with no oak influence. Alcohol is 13.5%.

Vigneti Vallorani uses no synthetic chemicals in the vineyard or winery and has been certified organic for over 20 years. The estate is a member of TerroirMarche, an association of small independent Piceno and Castelli di Jesi producers.

Works well with tomato-forward pasta dishes like amatriciana or braised lamb ragu. The acidity and soft tannins also make it a natural with roast pork, grilled lamb chops, or aged Pecorino Romano. It holds up to cured meats and olive-based antipasti without overwhelming lighter preparations.

Wine details

Dry/Sweet:, Dry
Wine Type:, Red Wine
Wine Style:, Medium Body
Grapes:, Sangiovese, Montepulciano
Farming:, Organic
Vintage:, 2017
Alcohol:, 13.5%
Country:, Italy
Region:, Marche
Appellation:, Piceno Superiore DOC
Bottle Size:, 750ml
Sugar Level:, Zero Added Sugar

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Producer profile

Vigneti Vallorani

The Fazzini family established a sharecropping tenancy on the Colli del Tronto property in 1903. In 1963, Filomena Fazzini and Livio Vallorani purchased the land outright and planted vineyards and olive groves with indigenous varieties. The estate remained a bulk-wine operation through the 1990s under their son Giancarlo. Brothers Rocco and Stefano Vallorani took over and began estate bottling around 2010, transitioning the focus from bulk sales to small-production, quality-driven wines. Rocco holds a degree in Viticultural and Oenological Sciences from the University of Perugia and a master's in Varietal Oenology from the University of Turin, and gained experience at wineries in Abruzzo, Marche, Tuscany, France, the United States, and New Zealand before returning to the family farm.

The estate covers 8 hectares in Colli del Tronto in the Ascoli Piceno province, with 7 hectares under vine at approximately 200 meters elevation. Vine density is 3,000 plants per hectare. The oldest Montepulciano vines were planted by Rocco's grandfather in the 1960s. Organic farming was introduced by Giancarlo and the estate has maintained organic certification for over 20 years. No synthetic chemicals are used in the vineyard or cellar. Cover crops are maintained between rows and trees are kept around the vineyard to support soil biodiversity. Grapes are harvested by hand. Annual production is approximately 20,000 bottles across all labels.

For Polisia, Sangiovese and Montepulciano are fermented separately in stainless-steel tanks using native yeasts from the grape skins, with a pied-de-cuve used to initiate fermentation. Cold maceration precedes fermentation and skin contact runs approximately 15 days. The wine is then aged on the fine lees in stainless steel with regular batonnage to build texture and allow natural stabilization. No corrective additives are used. The 2017 vintage was aged in bottle before release and received a Silver Medal at the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards with a score of 92/100. Vigneti Vallorani is a member of TerroirMarche, an association of top small producers from Piceno and Castelli di Jesi.

Wine region

Marche, Italy

Marche is a central Italian region running along the Adriatic coast, bordered by the Apennines to the west. The Rosso Piceno DOC covers four provinces: Ancona, Macerata, Fermo, and Ascoli Piceno, stretching from the Metauro River in the north to the Tronto River in the south. Vineyards sit primarily on hillside sites at elevations between 200 and 700 meters above sea level, with clay and limestone soils dominating. The climate is Mediterranean: hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters, with the Adriatic moderating summer heat and reducing the risk of fungal pressure.

The Piceno Superiore subzone is the more restricted, higher-quality tier of the DOC, confined to 13 municipalities in the southernmost part of the Ascoli Piceno province, an area described by the DOC as having 'a very high viticultural vocation.' Wines carrying the Superiore designation must reach a minimum of 12% alcohol and undergo at least 12 months of aging. The blend is built on Montepulciano (35-85%) and Sangiovese (15-50%). Rosso Piceno was established as the first DOC in Marche in 1968. The region is also home to Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Offida DOCG, and the Conero DOCG, though southern Marche remains less well known internationally than its quality warrants.

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