APO

Red wine

“Sumptuous and Opulent, balanced and compact, here is the red Apo”
La Repubblica

The wine
Produced only in excellent vintages, it was born in 2006 to celebrate the 80th birthday of Fabio
Ciufoli, the founder of the company; the 50th birthday of his son Fabrizio and the 20th birthday of his grandson Fabio. Hence the dates on the label. The name APO comes from the fact that when Fabio, Fabrizio’s son, was little, he couldn’t pronounce his name well and said he was called Apo.
Additionally, the prefix Apo indicates something that stands out from the others. The label
reproduces the shape of a Patek Philippe case, given to Fabrizio by a dear friend, the owner of the winery where he began his first steps as a consultant. The choice of the watch, besides remembering this dear person, indicates time and precision, essential factors for obtaining an excellent wine.

Denomination
I.G.P. UMBRIA

Blend
60% Sangiovese; 30% Merlot; 10% Cabernet. Vinified separately, with manual punching down 3 times a day and left to ferment for 22 days at controlled temperature, then racked and put directly into barriques.

Aging
36 months in new French oak barriques, without ever being racked. The barriques were made with the best batch of wood auctioned and aged for 5 years.

Aging Potential
At least 15 years, it can only improve with bottle aging.

Organoleptic Characteristics
Dense and impenetrable ruby red color, the nose shows a wide aromatic range, intense in black fruit and spices, solid, deep, well-balanced mouth with a pleasantly savory finish.