Region: Conero Riserva DOCG, Italy
Composition: 100% Montepulciano
History: The story began with Gino Umani Ronchi in Cupramontana, the heart of Verdicchio Classico, more than half a century ago. Today, the Umani Ronchi wine estate is owned by the Bianchi-Bernetti family, which since 1959 has been making excellent quality artisan wines, sourcing the best from Verdicchio and Montepulciano, two varieties that find their best expression in Marche and Abruzzo. The winery is managed by Michele Bernetti, who combines his leadership and technical role with the development of the international market. At his side, his father Massimo Bernetti serves as president of Umani Ronchi. Umani Ronchi is driven by a strong sense of ethics and respect for the environment, lavishing attention to the territory and biodiversity, and each choice reflects a sustainable way of thinking and acting. All the vineyards, from Verdicchio to Montepulciano, are grown organically.
Cùmaro is one of the most important wines in the history of Umani Ronchi. It was created in the mid-80s to celebrate the Montepulciano varietal from an area close to the sea with highly calcareous soils, using methods based on a very strict selection of the grapes in the vineyard and what were, at least then, modern winemaking techniques. and aging. The name Cùmaro is in homage to Mount Conero, komaros in Greek, which means “strawberry tree”: an evergreen shrub that grows freely in its forests.
Tasting Notes:
“Good full ruby. Fresh and crisp aromas and flavors of strawberry, tar and licorice. Tactile and meaty finishes, revealing notes of coffee and aromatic herbs.” – Vinous
Awards: 91 pts Vinous and 90 pts Wine Spectator