"Livia" Vino Cotto
Marramiero · Abruzzo
Classification
Vino Cotto
Variety
Black‑skinned grapes
Alcohol
14
Serving Temp
12–14 °C
Organoleptic Notes
Amber‑coloured with outstanding aromatic complexity and a bold caramel taste.
Winemaking
Vinification
Fresh must is reduced over direct heat in a stainless‑steel boiler to one third of its volume to achieve perfect caramelisation, then cooled and brought back to volume by adding fresh must before fermenting in small barrels at controlled temperatures.
Aging
Aged in small casks using traditional techniques for several years, typically at least 10 years
Terroir & Vineyard
Soil Composition
Clay‑rich, south‑facing terrain that produces grapes with intense extracts and sugars
Food Pairings
Extra‑mature spicy blue‑veined cheeseSmall cakesMelted dark chocolatePastries with nutsTraditional Abruzzo ‘cicerchiata’ (fried honeyed pasta balls with eggnog)