Ciao Tutti-Buon Anno-Happy New Year!
Colle Ticchio Cesanese Del Piglio DOCG ($15.99) from the Corte dei Papi (Court of the Popes) winery in Frosinone, Lazio
For our first tasting in the new year, we will taste a new red wine we are considering for our collection, the Colle Ticchio Cesanese Del Piglio DOCG ($15.99) from the Corte dei Papi (Court of the Popes) winery in Frosinone, Lazio. Colle Ticchio is one of three colli (hills) where the vineyards are located. The estate contains approximately 25 hectares in the heart of the Cesanese del Piglio production area. The winery’s focus is on four indigenous grapes of Lazio including the Cesanese grape. The label’s logo was inspired by, and is an abstract interpretation of, the mosaic floor of the Cathedral of Anagni, created by Roman artisans in the 12th century who were known for the beauty of their work.
Corte dei Papi winery
As an architect, I was intrigued by the picture of their winery with its barrel vault roof and exterior walls of local stone. This is a great example of adaptive reuse, since the building’s original use was a shelter for sheep-if the winery were interested in obtaining LEED certification for their building, they would certainly achieve LEED Platinum, the highest designation!
The winery’s organic cultivation with state of the art machinery and procedures, including using recycled materials in their packaging, result in a minimum environmental impact.
Colle Ticchio is 100% Cesanese del Piglio grape which imparts notes of blackberry, dark cherry and plum, medium body, balanced, light tannins and a long, rich finish. Pair with pork ribs, lamb chops, or sausage with polenta
Come join me Friday from noon to 5:45 or Saturday from noon to 4:45 for a taste and cast your vote for keeping it in Piazza’s collection.
Cin Cin!
Jenn
Piazza Italian Market is an Italian specialty grocery offering sandwiches, panini, and wine, plus cheese boards classes. It is located in the Talbot Town Shopping Center, 218 N Washington St, Easton, MD 21601
Contributor Jennifer Martella has pursued dual careers in architecture and real estate since she moved to the Eastern Shore in 2004. She has reestablished her architectural practice for residential and commercial projects and is a real estate agent for Meredith Fine Properties. She especially enjoys using her architectural expertise to help buyers envision how they could modify a potential property. Her Italian heritage led her to Piazza Italian Market, where she hosts wine tastings every Friday and Saturday afternoons.
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