Pouring invitingly luminous in the glass with gentle scents of red cherries, balsamic and bitter herbs, here we have vino da tavola of the highest order. Made using a blend of many local grape varietals; Barbera, Sangiovese, Ancellotta, Merlot and Lambrusco Grasparossa from old vines planted over limestone, over 400 metres above sea level.

The grapes were destemmed and fermented on the skins for ten days, before being pressed to cement vats until the following spring. Samodia Rosso is rustic, layered and a little bit wild. Try it chilled.

Samodia is the new project of Jacopo Stigliano and friend Flavio Restani. In an effort to revive and conserve ancient vines and traditional winemaking methods in the region, the duo are producing a series of table wines.

These are borne from 3 hectares of beautiful old vineyards planted on limestone in the highest hills of Valsamoggia. The wines are textured, layerd and rugged and channel the land from which they come. Great value to be found in these bottles.