Chiorri - (Archived)

Located in Sant’Enea, on the border of Perugia, in Umbria, which has been used for grape growing since Etruscan times, this Azienda Vitivinicola came into being at the end of the 1800’s. You will not find Sagrentino used in making Colli Perugini red wines. The chief grape here is Sangiovese, which is augmented by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. These two international varietals are required in order to make the D.O.C. red wines in this part of Umbria. Interestingly, it is documented that Cabernet and Merlot have been part of the winemaking tradition here for over one hundred years. The entire Chiorri operation is overseen and run by the father–daughter team Monica and Titto Mariotti. The vineyards are managed with near–organic standards, and the wine making is a blend of tradition, experience, and technology.

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