Colli Pesaresi Sangiovese DOC – 2024

Colli Pesaresi Sangiovese DOC 2024, the uncomplicated red from the estate

The Colli Pesaresi Sangiovese DOC 2024 from Azienda Guerrieri is a cuvée of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Montepulciano, produced in a young and uncomplicated style. Cherry, wild berry, and a hint of violet, with velvety tannins and lively acidity – the house's everyday red.

Colli Pesaresi Sangiovese DOC 2024 from Azienda Guerrieri is a cuvée of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Montepulciano, grown on the hills of Pesaro. Deep ruby red in the glass, bottled young and without oak aging – an uncomplicated red wine for every day.

Sangiovese with a pinch of Montepulciano

The Sangiovese grapes for this wine come from 7 to 15-year-old vines, harvested in the second half of September 2024 at optimal ripeness. Ten percent Montepulciano gives the cuvée more body and color without masking the typical Sangiovese acidity – a deliberate balance between freshness and substance, according to Luca Guerrieri, which the family has fine-tuned over the years.

Fermentation takes place entirely in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, without contact with wood. This simple method is chosen deliberately: the Colli Pesaresi is intended to show the pure fruit of the grape, not the signature of a barrique.

The vineyards are located on land managed in a natural way, without chemical fertilizers or pesticides since 2004. Of the estate's 207 hectares, 48 are dedicated to vines, with a portion specifically reserved for this cuvée.

Cherry, wild berry, velvety tannins

On the palate, the wine is fruity, spicy, and full-bodied, with ripe cherry and wild berry on the nose, accompanied by a subtle hint of violet. The tannins are velvety rather than angular, typical of a young Sangiovese without barrel aging.

Its fruit shines brightest when paired with a crispy pizza with salami or pasta with a simple tomato sauce, and you will immediately notice how easy this wine is to drink. Conversely, it shows more structure when paired with grilled meat, game dishes, or an aged pecorino, without feeling heavy.

From our own product range, it pairs perfectly with a plate of Penne Rigate with ragù, along with a dash of Guerrieri VERDE olive oil to refine the sauce.

The everyday red from the Guerrieri family

The Guerrieri family has been farming their estate on the Metauro since around 1800, now in the 6th generation under Luca Guerrieri and his children Alberto and Maria Giulia. Around 40 permanent employees keep the operation running through every harvest, from the grape harvest in September to the olive harvest in late autumn, when wine, wheat, and oil are ready almost simultaneously.

Unlike the Galileo Colli Pesaresi Sangiovese Riserva from the same estate, which matures in barrels for months, this Sangiovese is not a wine to be laid down; it is one meant to be drunk young, while its fruit is at its freshest. That is exactly what it is intended for: as an everyday wine, not for a special occasion where you spend a long time wondering which bottle to open.

Those looking for more structure and aging potential will also find the Galileo Riserva from the same estate in the Azienda Guerrieri wine collection.

a red wine and its values

• Origin Italy
• Region Marche
• Appellation Colli Pesaresi Sangiovese DOC
• Winery Azienda Guerrieri
• Vintage 2024
• Grape variety 90% Sangiovese, 10% Montepulciano
• 13% vol. alcohol
• 6.5 g/l acidity
• 4.5 g/l residual sugar