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VIT0121WW
Crocifisso
2021
Le Marche
Certified Organic
Low Sulphur
Vegan

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Bang in the middle of Central Eastern Italy, Le Marche sits somewhat unfairly in the shadows of its regional neighbours Tuscany and Umbria. With the beautiful Adriatic coast to the east and the rugged Apennine mountain range to the west it brings a range of soils, indigenous grapes and microclimates. Moving inland from the coastal chalk and limestone it boasts a number of DOC/DOCGS mixed between reds and (more numerous) whites. On the red side the ubiquitous Montepulcianco and Sangiovese dominate in wines like Rosso Conero and Rosso Piceno whereas on the white side Pecorino, Bianchello, Passerina and certainly the star of the show Verdicchio, might even consider Le Marche their spiritual home.

At 30, Nico Speranza left a corporate job in Milan to pursue winemaking in the countryside—a decision he says many are making these days. Set among the steep hills of Monsampietro Morico in Le Marche, the winery was founded by his grandfather, Domenico Speranza. Nico’s goal is simple: to make “conscientious wine, the most natural way possible, without ulterior motives and shortcuts.” His cuvées are inspired by poets, often from Piedmont, and lyricists, such as Nick Cave, reflecting his poetic approach to winemaking. With an annual production of just a few thousand bottles, Nico's wines evolve each year, using local Le Marche varieties like Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Pecorino, and Incrocio Bruni (Verdicchio-Sauvignon), as well as some Petit Verdot. Sustainability is key, with geothermal and solar energy powering the winery.
Nico works organically, using minimal copper to protect the fruit. He experiments with microoxygenation, extended lees aging, and even vinifies Sangiovese as a white wine. In the cellar, he adds only a small amount of sulphur (15 mg/l) at bottling. His vines are planted close together to maximise ripening, and everything is done manually in the vineyard.

Tasting note: Beautiful pink tinged amber yellow. The nose is warm and rich with red apple skin; rose petals some more tropical banana and pineapple and some vegetal asparagus and olive notes. Gently oily and silky with lots of texture. Fresh green olive continues; with some green pineapple and soft green apple. The acidity comes in a rush at the end along with white flowers; green almonds and even marzipan on the finish.
Winemaking Detail: De-stemmed before being gently pressed. Prior to fermentation the must is protected from oxidation through the use of dry ice to preserve aromas present in skins (hyper-reduction technique). Temperature controlled fermentation for 30 days. Aged on the lees in stainless steel for 7 months without the addition of sulphur.
Features Apple Olive Almond Textured Creamy

Features Almond, Apple, Complex, Creamy, Olive, Textured,
Tasting note Beautiful pink tinged amber yellow. The nose is warm and rich with red apple skin, rose petals some more tropical banana and pineapple and some vegetal asparagus and olive notes. Gently oily and silky with lots of texture. Fresh green olive continues, with some green pineapple and soft green apple. The acidity comes in a rush at the end along with white flowers, green almonds and even marzipan on the finish.
Drink with
Carabinero prawns, Fennel salad, Veal chops,

Wine details

Country Italy
Region Le Marche
Producer Vittorini
Wine Name Crocifisso
Colour White
Style Fun & Funky
Vintage 2021
Main Grape Sangiovese
Other Grapes 50% Pecorino
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.125
Production 6000
Aging 7 months in SST.
Soil Clay base with limestone; silt and sand
Time to drink Now - 2025
Winemaking Detail De-stemmed before being gently pressed. Prior to fermentation the must is protected from oxidation through the use of dry ice to preserve aromas present in skins (hyper-reduction technique). Temperature controlled fermentation for 30 days. Aged on the lees in stainless steel for 7 months without the addition of sulphur.

VIT0121WW
Vittorini
Crocifisso
2021
Le Marche
Certified Organic
Low Sulphur
Vegan

Bang in the middle of Central Eastern Italy, Le Marche sits somewhat unfairly in the shadows of its regional neighbours Tuscany and Umbria. With the beautiful Adriatic coast to the east and the rugged Apennine mountain range to the west it brings a range of soils, indigenous grapes and microclimates. Moving inland from the coastal chalk and limestone it boasts a number of DOC/DOCGS mixed between reds and (more numerous) whites. On the red side the ubiquitous Montepulcianco and Sangiovese dominate in wines like Rosso Conero and Rosso Piceno whereas on the white side Pecorino, Bianchello, Passerina and certainly the star of the show Verdicchio, might even consider Le Marche their spiritual home.

At 30, Nico Speranza left a corporate job in Milan to pursue winemaking in the countryside—a decision he says many are making these days. Set among the steep hills of Monsampietro Morico in Le Marche, the winery was founded by his grandfather, Domenico Speranza. Nico’s goal is simple: to make “conscientious wine, the most natural way possible, without ulterior motives and shortcuts.” His cuvées are inspired by poets, often from Piedmont, and lyricists, such as Nick Cave, reflecting his poetic approach to winemaking. With an annual production of just a few thousand bottles, Nico's wines evolve each year, using local Le Marche varieties like Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Pecorino, and Incrocio Bruni (Verdicchio-Sauvignon), as well as some Petit Verdot. Sustainability is key, with geothermal and solar energy powering the winery.
Nico works organically, using minimal copper to protect the fruit. He experiments with microoxygenation, extended lees aging, and even vinifies Sangiovese as a white wine. In the cellar, he adds only a small amount of sulphur (15 mg/l) at bottling. His vines are planted close together to maximise ripening, and everything is done manually in the vineyard.

Tasting note: Beautiful pink tinged amber yellow. The nose is warm and rich with red apple skin; rose petals some more tropical banana and pineapple and some vegetal asparagus and olive notes. Gently oily and silky with lots of texture. Fresh green olive continues; with some green pineapple and soft green apple. The acidity comes in a rush at the end along with white flowers; green almonds and even marzipan on the finish.
Winemaking Detail: De-stemmed before being gently pressed. Prior to fermentation the must is protected from oxidation through the use of dry ice to preserve aromas present in skins (hyper-reduction technique). Temperature controlled fermentation for 30 days. Aged on the lees in stainless steel for 7 months without the addition of sulphur.
Features Apple Olive Almond Textured Creamy

Features Almond, Apple, Complex, Creamy, Olive, Textured,
Tasting note Beautiful pink tinged amber yellow. The nose is warm and rich with red apple skin, rose petals some more tropical banana and pineapple and some vegetal asparagus and olive notes. Gently oily and silky with lots of texture. Fresh green olive continues, with some green pineapple and soft green apple. The acidity comes in a rush at the end along with white flowers, green almonds and even marzipan on the finish.
Drink with
Carabinero prawns, Fennel salad, Veal chops,

Wine details

Country Italy
Region Le Marche
Producer Vittorini
Wine Name Crocifisso
Style Fun & Funky
Vintage 2021
Main Grape Sangiovese
Other Grapes 50% Pecorino
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.125
Production 6000
Aging 7 months in SST.
Soil Clay base with limestone; silt and sand
Time to drink Now - 2025
Winemaking Detail De-stemmed before being gently pressed. Prior to fermentation the must is protected from oxidation through the use of dry ice to preserve aromas present in skins (hyper-reduction technique). Temperature controlled fermentation for 30 days. Aged on the lees in stainless steel for 7 months without the addition of sulphur.