Rio Maggio is a family-run company, young and dynamic, always careful to respect the territory and the identify of each wine. The production is always in expansion and in a short time the name has become synonymus of a wine of great quality.Our wines derive from a mix of territory, work, surrounding aromas and diligence. Wines maintains its own characteri-stics and the recognizability of terroir.The quality and naturalness of wine are the fulcrum of the company phisolophy and production. Our company also has made important choises as the harvest by hand, the limited use of sulphite, products phyto-sanitary with low impact and vinification techniques scrupulous and accurate.

Since 1997, the company work with enthusiasm to the production of great wines that have trasformed our small family business into a name known and appreciate in all over the world.

The Falerio Doc producing area is located in a special zone at thesouthern end of the Marche region around Ascoli Piceno and it is thelargest doc area too. This fringe strip of land boasts cultivations ofautochthon and excellent vines, such as Trebbiano, Passerina andPecorino, whose particular features are exalted by winemakingtechniques which emphasize the quality of wines obtained through agentle press of grapes, a cold cleaning of the must at 6 °C, and atemperature control of fermenting process at 18-20 °C.

Name: Falerio Monte del GranoDenomination: Falerio Colli Ascolani DOCGrape variety: 40% Trebbiano - 30% Pecorino – 30% Passerina Vineyard exposure: South-EastSoil: Medium textureDensity: Area of 3,00 x 1,80 mYield: 100 quintals per hectareVinification: Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainlesssteel tanks at 18-20 °CAging: In stainless steel tanksRefining: 2/3 months prior release in bottleAlcohol: 12,5 %SizeHalf (375 ml)Standard (750 ml)

Falerio Monte del Grano - Falerio Colli Ascolani D.O.C.

Falerio Monte del Grano - Falerio Colli Ascolani D.O.C.

The Falerio Doc producing area is located in a special zone at thesouthern end of the Marche region around Ascoli Piceno and it is thelargest doc area too. This fringe strip of land boasts cultivations ofautochthon and excellent vines, such as Trebbiano, Passerina andPecorino, whose particular features are exalted by winemakingtechniques which emphasize the quality of wines obtained through agentle press of grapes, a cold cleaning of the must at 6 °C, and atemperature control of fermenting process at 18-20 °C.

Name: Falerio Monte del GranoDenomination: Falerio Colli Ascolani DOCGrape variety: 40% Trebbiano - 30% Pecorino – 30% Passerina Vineyard exposure: South-EastSoil: Medium textureDensity: Area of 3,00 x 1,80 mYield: 100 quintals per hectareVinification: Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainlesssteel tanks at 18-20 °CAging: In stainless steel tanksRefining: 2/3 months prior release in bottleAlcohol: 12,5 %SizeHalf (375 ml)Standard (750 ml)

The Rosso Piceno is undoubtedly the most widespread red wine areain the Marche region. About 3.000 hectares of land are cultivated forthe production of Rosso Piceno wine (300,000 hectolitres yearly). Thearea goes from the Tronto valley to Senigallia including 4 differentprovinces (Ancona, Macerata, Fermo and Ascoli Piceno) and the oldnorthern “ager picenus”. This Doc dry red wine is made from a minimumof 30-50% Sangiovese with up to 50-70%, Montepulciano andup to 15% of black grapes.

Name: RioDenomination: Rosso Piceno DocGrape variety: 50% Montepulciano - 50% SangioveseVineyard exposure: SouthSoil: Medium textureDensity: Area of 3,00 x 1,80 mYield: 100 quintals per hectareVinification: Fermentation at controlled temperature instainless steel tanks with partial fermentation, macerationat low temperature (26-28 °C) with remontages technique.Aging: In stainless steel tanksRefining: 2/3 months prior release in bottleAlcohol: 13 %

SizeHalf (375 ml)Standard (750 ml)

Rio - Rosso Piceno D.O.C.

SelectionThis wine is rather high in tannins which are detectable by a gentlesensation in the mouth without evoking any hint of bitter, toastedalmond flavour.Winemakers pay particular attention to the wholeness, ripening andpicking of their grapes. Fruits used for such a wine are harvested at theend of October. Montepulciano vines are difficult to cultivate as ripeningis quite slow, but the results can be amazing. Only the very best grapesare picked for this wine, with attentive selection of the bunches.After the picking, grapes are stored in small baskets (max 20 kg) so thatbunches are not damaged. In cellar after the racking, wine is stored inFrench oak barrels (225 liters in size). When malolactic fermentationoccurs, wine needs other 12 to 14 months barrel aging.Suggested serving temperature 18 °C.

Name: GranarijsDenomination: Rosso Piceno DOCGrape variety: 70% Montepulciano - 30% SangioveseVineyard exposure: SouthSoil: Medium textureDensity: Area of 3,00 x 1,80 m, old vineyardsYield: 60 quintals per hectareVinification: Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainlesssteel tanks with partial fermentation with remontages technique,post-fermenting maceration for 28/30 daysAging: 12-14 months in new French barriques type Allier-Nevers,medium toasted.Refining: 6/8 months prior release in bottle Alcohol: 14 %

SizeHalf (375 ml) - Standard (750 ml)Magnum (1500 ml) - Jéroboam (3000 ml)

Granarijs Rosso Piceno D.O.C.

SelectionThis wine is produced by vinification of the best Montepulcianograpes from the estate’s vineyards, located in ContradaVallone, in the municipal district of Montegranaro, where the vineyardsare 35 years old.Name: RubeoDenomination: Rosso Piceno DOCGrape variety: 100% Montepulciano Vineyard exposure: South-EastSoil: Medium textureDensity: Area of 2,80 x 1,50 m, Yield: 60 quintals per hectareVinification: Fermentation at controlled temperature in steelstainless tanks, post-fermenting maceration on the skins for15 days with selection of wine during the racking stage andweekly Batônages.Aging: 18 months in new French barriques, type Allier-Nevers,medium toasted.Refining: 8/10 months prior release in bottleAlcohol: 14 %

SizeStandard (750 ml)Magnum (1500 ml)

Rubeo - Rosso Piceno D.O.C.

The grapes used for this red wine come from the oldest Vineyard ofthe wine company, where the cellar is located, exactly the vineyardN°145. This particular wine obtained through a selection of the bestMontepulciano and Sangiovese grapes, which are the most suitable forthe production of this well bodied and flavoured wine. Winemakerspay particular attention to the wholeness, ripening and picking of theirgrapes. Bunches indeed are picked by hand and then stored in smallbaskets of max 20 kg. After the bunch selection on the sorting table,grapes are pressed. Fermentation occurs through a typical burgundyvinification, lasting 10-15 days. During this time wine is subjected to aprimary fermentation, a postfermenting process with the skins for 10-15days, several remontages and temperature control from 18-26 °C. Afterracking off, wine requires a 8-10 months aging in French Barriques(225 liters in size) and other 4-6- months in bottle for the refining.

Name: Contrada ValloneDenomination: Rosso Piceno DOCGrape variety: 70% Montepulciano - 30% SangioveseVineyard exposure: SouthSoil: Medium textureDensity: Area of 3,00 x 1,80m, old vineyards Yield: 70 quintals per hectareVinification: Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steeltanks with remontages technique, maceration in skins for 18/20 days.Aging: 10 months in French barriques, type Allier Nevers, medium toastedRefining: 4-6 months prior release in bottleAlcohol: 13,5 %

SizeFillette (500 ml) - Standard (750 ml)Magnum (1500 ml) - Jéroboam (3000 ml)

Contrada Vallone - Rosso Piceno D.O.C.

SelectionIt is well-known that Falerio wine producing area is poor in “aromaticlength”; the vines in the remaining lands of the region are mainlyTuscan Trebbiano and other autochthonic ones such as Pecorino andPasserina. Rio Maggio would rather offer its customerstypical wines than conventional aromatic ones. Telusiano is a selectedand outstanding wine, for which the company pays a special attentionin the grape harvest (in baskets, max 20 kg), distant med on the skins after con-tact for 3 days and 6/8 months on the lies. This particular care in all phases of production is aimed atobtaining a typical and flavourful wine, rich of aromas from its typicalTerroire.

Name: TelusianoDenomination: Falerio Colli Ascolani DOCGrape variety: Trebbiano 40% - Pecorino 30% - Passerina 30%Vineyard exposure: South-EastSoil: Medium textureDensity: Area of 3,00x1,80 m, old vineyardsYield: 70 quintals per hectareVinification: Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainlesssteel tanks, at 18-20 °C, with on the skins contact for 3 days.Aging: In stainless steel tanks and 6/8 months on the lies Refining: 2-3 months prior release in bottleAlcohol: 13,0 %

Size Standard (750 ml) and Magnum (1500 ml)

Telusiano - Falerio dei Colli Ascolani D.O.C.

The Pecorino Doc producing area is located on a hill fringe stripextending from Macerata district to the Abruzzo region. This oldvineyard, which has nearly disappeared in the ‘70s, as it was a lean-productionvineyard, was retrieved by some winegrowers of theMarche region.The Pecorino vineyard produces full-bodied wines both with a highalcohol content and sourness. Grapes are picked by hand and storedin small baskets (max 20 kg). Controlled temperature fermentation(18-20 °C) in stainless steel tanks. Then the wine is left on the yeastsuntil March. The bottle refining for 60 days prior release.

Name: Colle MonteverdeDenomination: Falerio Pecorino DOCGrape variety: 100% PecorinoVineyard exposure: EastSoil: Medium textureDensity: Area of 2,50 x 0,80 mYeld: 6000 KgVinification: Harvest by hand after prior intense selection on the vineyard and sorting table.Thermic control of the fermenting process 18°.Aging: In stainless steel tanks until March on the skinsRefining: In bottle for 2 months prior releaseAlcohol: 13,5 %

SizeFillette (500 ml)Standard (750 ml)

Colle Monteverde - Falerio Pecorino D.O.C.

Wine making process occurs through the typical burgundy techniqueafter a close selection of the best grapes.Vintners pay a particular attention to grape selection, wholeness ofgrape and triage. In order to preserve the wholeness of fruits from anydamage, picking is done by hand (just 2 or 3 bunches of grapes eachbase) and then stored in small crates.On 1 hectare of cultivated land, just 30 quintals of grapes are picked.In cellars typical burgundy wine-making occurs, lasting 12 days.During this lapse of time wine is subject to a primary fermentation, apost-fermenting process and to a slight increase in temperature for 48hours. After racking off, wine requires a 16/20 months aging in Frenchoak Barriques (225 liters in size).

Name: Pinot Nero Colle MonteverdeDenomination: Pinot Noir Marche IGTGrape variety: 100% Pinot NoirVineyard exposure: North-EastSoil: Medium textureDensity: Area of 2,80x1,50 m Yield: 30 quintals per hectareVinification: Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks with maceration for 5 days soft punch and remontages. Aging: 16-20 months in new French barriques, type Allier-Nevers,medium toastedRefining: 8/10 months prior release in bottleAlcohol: 13,5 %

SizeStandard (750 ml)

Pinot Nero Colle Monteverde - Pinot Noir Marche IGT

Although the French Chardonnay vine is very suitable to every type ofsoil it may rapidly loose its aroma in our dry viticulturalareas when ripening occurs too fast. From a microbiological point ofview the importance of this particular vine in the Marche region isgiven by the short, timely vintage and attentive winemaking. Venturingin vinification processes of “difficult” vines in our areas shows theoenological sensibility of the company in producing unconventionalwines.Name: Chardonnay Colle MonteverdeDenomination : Chardonnay Marche IGTGrape variety: 100% ChardonnayVineyard exposure: North-WestSoil: ClayDensity: Area of 2,80x1,50 m Yield: 50 quintals per hectareVinification: Fermentation at controlled temperature (18° C)in stainless steel tanks,òAging: In steel tanks. Yeast until MarchRefining: 3 months prior release in bottleAlcohol: 13 %InternationalSizeStandard (750 ml)

Chardonnay Marche IGT

The development of ampelologic areas in the 80’s involved theMarche region too. In Italy there has been a marked tendency tointroduce the cultivation of foreign vines, especially the white grapewhich ripens earlier. They are particularly widespread in France(Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay). Rio Maggio has followed thistrend, adopting the cultivation of this new vine and obtaining anexcellent Sauvignon with a distinctive character.“Finding in this area a Sauvignon with this expression of such an excellentorganoleptic quality, so characteristic and elegant, is a rare and surprisingfact” (Gambero Rosso, 2002)

Name: Sauvignon Colle MonteverdeDenomination : Sauvignon Marche IGTGrape variety: 100% SauvignonVineyard exposure: North-WestSoil: Tufaceous with a layer of clay and gravelDensity: Area of 2,80x1,50m Yield: 45 quintals per hectareVinification: Fermentation at controlled temperature (18 °C)in stainless steel tanks.Aging: 3/4 months in stainless steel tanks. Refining: 3/4 months prior release in bottleAlcohol: 14 %

SizeStandard (750 ml)

Sauvignon Colle Monteverde - Sauvignon Marche IGT

Pinot Noir is a great vine, particularly suitable for sparkling winemakingprocess. Its production requires the most attentive care of the grapes, ofthe early maturation stage and during the harvest.All grapes are harvested manually, after a careful selection of the bestbunches and brought immediately to the winery in small baskets toprotect the grapes. Here is the secret of an excellent sparkling wine: inthe winery a classic rose vinification occurs, leaving the skins in contactwith the juice for 2 hours without oxygen.Fermentation lasts 12-13 days at 16-18 °C.Re-fermentation occurs in autoclave (Charmat or Martinotti method)with 90 days on the yeasts.

Name: MelgràDenomination: Pinot Noir Marche IGTGrape variety: 100% Pinot NoirVineyard exposure: EastSoil: Grainy sand textureDensity: Area of 2,5 x 0,80m Yield: 45 quintals per hectareVinification: Fermentation at controlled temperature instainless steel tanksRefermentation: 5/6 months on the yeasts long charmat

Melgrà - Rosé Sparkling Wine andBrut Pinot Noir Marche IGT