Mea Culpa Vino Rosso

Mea Culpa Vino Rosso is no ordinary Italian red wine—it's an ambitious project. Winemaker Mario Minini set out to create nothing less than the "perfect wine." The result is a powerful, complex red wine that unites southern Italian terroir in an unusually elegant way.

Minini combines Apulian Primitivo with Sicilian Merlot and Syrah —and goes a step further: 35% of the grapes are dried using the appassimento method before being vinified. This technique concentrates aromas and sugars, giving the wine depth and a velvety richness that is immediately noticeable in the glass. The subsequent aging for 6 to 7 months in barriques imparts the Vino Rosso with its characteristic notes of vanilla, coffee, and fine wood.

In the glass, it displays a deep, dark purple color . The nose opens with subtle notes of chocolate and tobacco, followed by dark berries—cherry, blackberry, and strawberry. On the palate, it impresses with rounded tannins, lively acidity, and a long, spicy finish .

Awarded gold at Mundus Vini and 96 points by Luca Maroni (born 2017).

• Wonderful with grilled meat, game dishes and aged hard cheese.
• Ideal as a gift for lovers of southern Italian wines.
• Perfect for special evenings where wine takes center stage.