Naviganti

Naviganti

ABRUZZO: WHERE OUR JOURNEY BEGAN

Our Naviganti wine brand tells the story of our homeland, a place deep in the heart of Italy, in the Abruzzo region, between the Adriatic Sea and the Majella massif. The vines dedicated to producing this wine are aspected mainly east and south east, on hills rolling down towards the coast. The sun, the Mediterranean climate, the clay-based soils, caressed by sea breezes that sweep away humidity thus nurturing the growth of native regional DOC and PGI vines are the foundation of full-flavoured local wines.
Naviganti wines are produced from grapes selected across the district and aged with skill by our winemakers, flying the flag for an entire area, not simply part of it.

As experienced Naviganti (sailors), our winemaking team explores the Italian Coast in search of the best vines, produces great typical Italian wines and then travels all around the world to sell them.Here are the 3 lines created to respond of the needs of the markets.

ENTRY LEVEL WINES

Naviganti is a line of wines from the finest winegrowing areas of the Italian regions. They are characterized by a taste appreciated by the largest international audience. These wines can be interesting for the off-premise channel.

RED TERRE DI CHIETI IGT

AREA OF PRODUCTION: vineyards on the Sinello Valley slopes at 100–250 m asl
SOIL - ALTITUDE: mixed – gravelly soil. Favourable exposure of vineyards on the hills at an altitude between 150 and 250 metres above sea level
VITICULTURE: Abruzzi pergola with a density of 2000-2500 plants per hectare with a production of 110 quintal/ha in grapes with a yield of hl 75
HARVEST: selection of the best grapes, in vineyards, picked by hand in the early hours of the day during the 10th to the 20th of October
VITIFICATION: crushing and soft pressing of the grapes, static sedimentation of the must at a low temperature, separation of the clear must and fermentation at 16-18 °C in steel tanks with inoculation of selected yeasts
AGEING - CONSERVATION: long maceration of pressed grapes, with repassing of must over the grape rinds and fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel thermal conditioned containers. Refined for two months in bottles before being placed on the market
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12.5% vol
COLOUR: intense ruby red with light violet reflections
FRAGRANCE: fruity, light and vinous
TASTE: rich and harmonic taste, round and full-bodied
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 °C
PAIRINGS: pizza, pasta, light meat-based recipes and fresh, low-fat cheeses

WHITE TERRE DI CHIETI IGT

AREA OF PRODUCTION: vineyards on the Sinello Valley slopes at 100–250 m asl
SOIL - ALTITUDE: cool gravelly soil tendentially sandy medley with an altitude of 100-150 m above sea level
VITICULTURE: Abruzzi pergola with a density of 2000 plants per hectare with a production of 160 quintal/ha
HARVEST: last week in September, reaching full technical maturity, selecting the best grapes during the early hours of the day
VITIFICATION: soft pressing of the grapes, statics sedimentation of the must at a low temperature, introduction of selected yeasts and fermentation at 16-18°C in stainless steel tanks
AGEING - CONSERVATION: 4 months in stainless steel tanks and breif refinement in bottles before being placed on the market. Stored in a cool and dry place at 5-7°C
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12.5% vol
COLOUR: light straw colour with slight green reflections
FRAGRANCE: delicate, fresh, pleasantly fruity, distinctly floral with white flower scents
TASTE: harmonic, dry and smooth, tasty and medium-bodied
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 8 -10°C
PAIRINGS: appetizers, fish dishes in general and fresh cheeses

ROSÈ TERRE DI CHIETI IGT

AREA OF PRODUCTION: vineyards on the Sinello Valley slopes at 100–250 m asl
SOIL - ALTITUDE: mixed – gravelly soil. Favourable exposure of vineyards on the hills at an altitude between 150 and 250 metres above sea level
VITICULTURE: Abruzzi pergola with a density of 2000 plants per hectare with aproduction of 160 quintal/ha
HARVEST: selection of the best grapes, in vineyards, picked by hand in the early hours of the day during the 10th to the 20th of October
VINIFICATION: short maceration of pressed grapes, fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel thermal conditioned containers
AGEING - CONSERVATION: refined for two months in bottles before being placed on the market. Stored in a cool and dry place
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12.00% vol
COLOUR: intense bright and lively red, typical of a ripe cherry
FRAGRANCE: fresh, pleasant, intense, distinctly fruity with scents of ripe cherries
TASTE: harmonic, smooth, and good persistence. Sensation of ripe cherries
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 12-14 °C
PAIRINGS: white meats, fresh cheeses, pizza and fish soups

NUMIDIO COLOSSEUM WINES

Numidio is a line of wines and DOC and IGT obtained from vineyards located on the hills of the Adriatic coast of central Italy, which thanks to the specifications and the quality of the grapes fully express the typical characteristics of the area and its native vines. Typical diversity of Italian regional wine.

MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO DOC

AREA OF PRODUCTION: vineyards on the Sinello Valley slopes at 100–250 m asl;
SOIL - ALTITUDE: mixed – gravelly soil. Favourable exposure of vineyards on the hills at an altitude between 150 and 250 metres above sea level;
VITICULTURE: Abruzzi pergola with a density of 2000-2500 plants per hectare with a production of 110 quintal/ha in grapes with a yield of hl 75;
HARVEST: selection of the best grapes, in vineyards, picked by hand in the early hours of the day during the 10th to the 20th of October;
VITIFICATION: crushing and soft pressing of the grapes, static sedimentation of the must at a low temperature, separation of the clear must and fermentation at 16-18 °C in steel tanks with inoculation of selected yeasts;
AGEING - CONSERVATION: long maceration of pressed grapes, with repassing of must over the grape rinds and fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel thermal conditioned containers. Refined for two months in bottles before being placed on the market;
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5% vol
COLOUR: intense ruby red with light violet reflections; FRAGRANCE: fruity, light and vinous;
TASTE: rich and harmonic taste, round and full-bodied; SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 °C;
PAIRINGS: pizza, pasta, light meat-based recipes and fresh, low-fat cheeses;

CERASUOLO D'ABRUZZO DOC

AREA OF PRODUCTION: vineyards on the Sinello Valley slopes at 100–250 m asl;
SOIL - TYPE: medium mixture, prevalently argillaceous and sandy with an altitude of 150-200 m above sea level;HARVEST: first week in October, reaching full technical maturity, by hand;
VINIFICATION: removal of grape stalks and contact of the skins with the must for 10-12 hours at a T of 8 °C, separation of the clear must from the skins and transfer in steel tanks for the alcoholic fermentation at a T of 16 °C with inoculation of selected yeasts;
AGEING - CONSERVATION: maturation in steel tanks for 3-4 months and brief refinement in bottle before being placed on the market. Store in a cool place at a temperature of 8-10 °C;
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.00% vol
COLOUR: intense red nuanced with purple and garnet hints;
TASTE: fresh, harmonic and full taste, supple and medium-bodied with a persistent pleasant taste;
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10-12 °C;
PAIRINGS: ideal with pasta, delicatessen and white meats, fish soup and light cheese;

PECORINO ABRUZZO DOC

VARIETY: Pecorino 100%;
AREA OF PRODUCTION: Sinello Valley slopes at 200–250 m asl;·
SOIL - TYPE: silty clay, aspected to the east and south easty;·
HARVEST: early September, manual method;
VINIFICATION: maceration on the skins, at temperatures from 13 to 16 °C, to encourage extraction of substances found in the grape skins. No malolactic fermentation;
AGEING - CONSERVATION: 85% steel tanks; 15% barriques;
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.00% vol
COLOUR: straw-yellow with greenish hints;
TASTE: fresh, soft and seductive following through with balsamic notes;
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10-12 °C;
PAIRINGS: excellent with hors d’oeuvres, first courses and delicate mains. Ideal with all seafood recipes;

FALANGHINA IGP TERRE DI CHIETI

VARIETY: Falanghina 100%;
AREA OF PRODUCTION: vines located on the Vasto hills at 100–200 m asl;
SOIL - TYPE: silty clay;
HARVEST: first ten days in October, manual method;
VINIFICATION: the first-pressing must is carefully collected, chilled immediately and separated from the lees, then fermented and processed as required by off-the-skins winemaking protocols;
AGEING - CONSERVATION: steel tanks;
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.00% vol
COLOUR: straw-yellow with greenish hints;
TASTE: delicate layers of floral notes laced with tropical fruit;
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 8-10 °C;
PAIRINGS: ideal as an aperitif, with hors d’oeuvres and fish dishes;

PREMIUM WINES

The name 12 NODI (knots) is inspired by the cruising speed of the great merchant ships that have sailed the seas over the centuries to make Italian products known all over the world. 12 NODI are fine wines, produced between Abruzzo and Veneto.
These wines are dedicated to the on-premise channel.

MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO DOC

VARIETIES AND VINES: Montepulciano 100%;
PRODUCTION AREA: Vineyards located in the hills of southern Abruzzo;
LAND - ALTITUDE: Medium-textured, mixed-clayey soils with an altitude of 150-200 meters above sea level;
VITICULTURE: Espalier training system with density of 3800-4500 plants per hectare and grape production 70 quintals / hectare.
HARVEST: In the period of the second week of October, upon reaching the phenolic maturity by selecting the best grapes.
VINIFICATION: Destemming and long maceration for about 20-25 days with periodic pumping over in small-capacity steel fermenters with automatic control of the maceration and fermentation temperature;
AGING: Aging in barriques for 12-15 months and aging in bottle for three months before being released on the market. Store in a cool place at a temperature of 5-7 ° C;
COLOR: Ruby red, bright and lively, with violet reflections;
BOUQUET: Fragrant and fruity, persistent and intense, with flavors of toasting and clear hints of spices and licorice;
TASTE: Harmonious, full, warm and enveloping with good body, it is expressed with a good intensity and a pleasant gustative persistence;
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 18-20 ° C;

ROSE TERRE DI CHIETI IGT

PRODUCTION AREA: Vineyards located in the hilly areas of southern Abruzzo;
SOIL - ALTITUDE: Medium-textured, mixed-clayey soils with an altitude of 150-200 meters above sea level;
VITICULTURE: Abruzzese tent with a density of 2000 vines per hectare and grape production of 160 quintals / hectare;
HARVEST: Manual, in the first ten days of October;
VINIFICATION: Pressing of the grapes and soft pressing, static sedimentation of the free-run must at low temperatures, separation of the clear must fermentation in steel tanks at T ° of 16-18 ° C with inoculation of selected yeasts;
AGING: Destemming and contact of the skins with the must for 4 hours at a temperature of 20 ° C. The free-run juice from the skins is decanted and fermented with selected yeasts at a temperature of 18 ° C in steel tanks. Conservation lasts 3-4 months;
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.50% vol
COLOR: Bright and lively rosé, typical of ripe cherry;
BOUQUET: Fresh and pleasantly fruity;
TASTE: Soft, round and harmonious taste with medium body and persistence;
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 12-14 ° C;

PECORINO TERRE DI CHIETI IGT

VARIETIES AND VINES: Pecorino 100%
PRODUCTION AREA: Vineyards located in the coolest areas of the territory south of the Abruzzo region with exposure mainly to the north
LAND - ALTITUDE: Medium-textured clayey soils, loose and fresh with an altitude of 100-150 meters above sea level
VITICULTURE: Espalier with density of 3800 plants per ha and production of 11 tons per ha.
HARVEST: In the period following the first week of October, selecting the best grapes
VINIFICATION: Destemming of the grapes and contact of the skins with the must for 8 hours at a temperature of 18 ° C, separation of the must from the skins and its clarification by decantation, transfer of the clear must into a steel tank for alcoholic fermentation at a temperature of 16 °
AGING: 4 months in steel tanks of which 1 month in contact with the fine lees, refinement in the bottle for about 10 days before being released for consumption. Store at a temperature of 12 ° -14 ° C
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.50% vol
COLOR: Straw yellow, light, bright
BOUQUET: Delicate bouquet with floral sensations and notes of ripe tropical fruit
TASTE: Harmonious, balanced, soft and fresh with medium body and persistence
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 12-14 ° C

PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE DOC

VARIETIES AND VINES: Pinot Grigio 100%;
PRODUCTION AREA: Municipalities of Brentino Belluno, Dolcè, Rivoli
VINIFICATION: Only strictly healthy grapes are processed in white. The vinification is typical in white with soft pressing in order not to extract the pink color of the skins. Fermentation follows with the use of selected yeasts at a constant temperature of 18 ° C. After the refinement phase in stainless steel containers and stabilization, bottling takes place.
STORAGE: It is not an aging wine, even if it has an unsuspected ability to hold up over time, therefore it should be drunk within a few years of the harvest if possible. The bottles should be stored lying horizontally in a cool dark cellar.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12.50% vol
COLOR: Straw yellow
BOUQUET: Fruity, floral, fine, characteristic
TASTE: Dry, slightly acidic, fresh, persistent
SERVING TEMPERATURE: It should be poured into a large but not too much glass at a temperature of 12/14 ° C
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: Recommended with preparations based on sea fish, fried or grilled, and with shellfish, appetizers and delicate soups;

TRAMINER TREVENEZIE IGP

VARIETIES AND VINES: Aromatic Traminer 100%
PRODUCTION AREA: Hills of the municipalities of Brentino Belluno.
VINIFICATION: Only strictly healthy grapes are processed. Vinified in reduction with cold maceration in the presence of skins for 12/15 hours, with a short contact on the skins to ensure maximum conservation and transmission to the wine of the varietal aromas characteristic of the grape. The pressing must be very soft due to the pink color of the grapes, fermentation at controlled temperature below 18 ° C
STORAGE: It is not an aging wine, even if it has an unsuspected ability to hold up over time, therefore it should be drunk within a few years of the harvest if possible. The bottles should be stored lying horizontally in a cool, damp and dark cellar
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12.50% vol
COLOR: Straw yellow with golden reflections
BOUQUET: Intense and typically varietal
TASTE: Dry, acidulous, moderate structure
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: Ideal at a temperature of 10/12 ° C. The optimal glass is the transparent, smooth and colorless crystal glass
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: It is recommended as an aperitif, appetizers based on vegetables and delicate soups