Aurora

Aurora

The twenty-one acres of Aurora's vineyards are located in Offida in the province of Ascoli Piceno, located in the Marche region of Central Italy. It was originally encompassed in the Rosso Piceno DOC, but finally received its own classification in 2001 bringing the once "anonymous wines" out of hiding and into the limelight. This small-production winery is conducted with the techniques and methods of organic farming and boasts impressive wines, some which have received the coveted "tre bicchieri" rating by Gambero Rosso. As to their wines their line is always reliable. Federico Pignati, who directs wine making, has homed his approach over the years and does an expert job with natural fermentation of Aurora's organically farmed grapes." The Picture , Grapes & Eggs" Says it all. This is an organic farm!

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  1. Barricadiero 2008 IGT Aurora

    Barricadiero 2008 IGT Aurora

    Reg. Price: $35.00

    Now: $25.00

    The word "Barricadiero" translates to Revolutionary.

    Grapes: 75% Montepulciano, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot.

    Ageing: In small French oak barrels for 12 months.

    A biodynamic wine with a lovely ruby-red color and a refined bouquet showing aromas of black cherry fruit, vanilla and a whiff of leather. The palate is well balanced with present but quite sweet tannins, a nice structure and a slight balsamic undertone. Good length.

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  2. Barricadiero 2008 IGT Magnum Aurora

    Barricadiero 2008 IGT Magnum Aurora

    $75.00
    Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri 1.5 Liters of The Great Barricadiero, a biodynamic wine! Grapes: 75% Montepulciano, 15% Cabernet, 10% Merlot. A lovely ruby-red color and a refined bouquet showing aromas of black cherry fruit, vanilla and a whiff of leather. The palate is well balanced with present but quite sweet tannins, a nice structure and a slight balsamic undertone. Learn More
  3. Fiobbo 2008 DOC Aurora

    Fiobbo 2008 DOC Aurora

    Reg. Price: $22.00

    Now: $18.00

    A white wine from a grape originally from Piceno, 100% Pecorino. Fruity nose with scents that are very fresh and intense recalling anise and jam. Full and balanced with good acidity with a persistent long finish. Learn More
  4. Rosso Piceno 2009 DOC Aurora

    Rosso Piceno 2009 DOC Aurora

    Reg. Price: $16.00

    Now: $14.00

    A red wine unique to Le Marche from the Piceno area. A blend of 65% Sangiovese, 20% Montepulciano, 15% Merlot. Highly recommended by Italian Wines 2010: "We liked it for its taut vibrancy in the mouth and for the complexity of its bright, fragrant fruit." Learn More
  5. Rosso Piceno Superiore 2008 DOC Aurora

    Rosso Piceno Superiore 2008 DOC Aurora

    Reg. Price: $23.00

    Now: $19.00

    An organic red wine made from 60% Montepulciano, 40% Sangiovese aged 12 months in French oak barrels, 6 months in bottle. Intense perfume of cherries and plums. Big rich fruity notes, good body with a clean, long finish. Learn More

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