Ercole is named after the Temple of Hercules (I sec. a.C.), which archeological remains enrich Cori’s heritage. Obtained with Nero Buono, an ancient indigenous variety with a millennial tradition recovered and relaunched by Cincinnato thanks to research and testing which have documented its particular qualitative characteristics.
Low yields per hectare, selection of the grapes and a long refining in oak barrels make this wine original and exclusive.
Nero Buono
Perfectly ripe grapes with approx. 22% of sugar; soft pressing and destemming; fermentation with the skins for about 12 days at 23°C; malolactic fermentation.
In french barriques for 12 months; refining in bottle for 8 months; to be tasted after at least two years of ageing.
Alcohol content: 13.5 % vol.
Intense ruby red color; harmonic and persistent nose; dry, full bodied palate with scents of wild berries, and a cocoa note at the end.
Perfect with rich and tasty dishes, meat, and mature cheese.
Serving temperature 18°C
75 cl
2013 vino d'eccellenza merano Wine Festival
2012 87 punti Guida essenziale ai Vini d'Italia Cernilli 2016
2012 15.5 I Vini d'Italia 2016 L'Espresso
2012 4 stelle Vinibuoni d'Italia Touring Club Italia 2016
2012 2 bicchieri Vini d'italia Gambero Rosso 2016
2012 4 grappoli Bibenda 2016
2011 88 Parker
2011 4 grappoli Bibenda 2015
2012 Medaglia d'oro Vinitaly 2015
2011 85 punti Guida Essenziale ai Vini d'Italia Cernilli
2012 4,5 stelle Guida Repubblica
2010 87 Parker
2010 2 bicchieri Vini d'italia Gambero Rosso
2010 4 grappoli Bibenda 2014
2009 gold medal Concours Mondiale de Bruxelles
2009 nomination 3 bicchieri Vini d'italia Gambero Rosso
2008 4 grappoli Duemilavini - AIS
2008 1 bicchiere Vini d'italia Gambero Rosso
2008 silver medal International Wine and Spirit competition (IWSC) London
2008 commended wine International wine challenge (IWC) London
2008 gold medal Selezioni del Sindaco
2008 88 punti Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani di Luca Maroni