The idea

Colli di Serrapetrona is dedicated to the rediscovery of one historic grape varietal of the Marche region: Vernaccia Nera. As far back as 1893 Vernaccia Nera was considered the better of the region's red varietals, but by the mid 1900’s it was entirely used to produce sparkling wines, in order to tame its wild and spicy character.

The desire to focus on a traditional indigenous grape and to experiment in its dry vinification symbolizes the estate commitment to create a link to its unique past - the territory and people of Serrapetrona - and thus avoid the rampant globalization of taste. The 23 hectares estate is composed of 7 small vineyards positioned amidst forest with abundant wildlife. Planted in 1999 on Guyot system, they lay steeply 550 meters above the sea level.

Vernaccia Nera ripens late and is harvested on the last days of October and the first days of November, with reduced yields of 80 q/ha.