A sophisticated, elegant wine that embodies its terroir. It is named after one of the mythical Dioscuri, venerated in the ancient Temple of Castor and Pollux, whose imposing ruins are among Cori’s archaeological treasures. A wine with a strong personality and a deep hue, Pollùce is 100% nero buono, an ancient grape variety with an age-old tradition, It was recovered and given a new lease of life thanks to research and experimentation that documented its distinctive traits.
Pollùce
NERO BUONO
- CHARACTERISTICS
- ORGANOLEPTIC p.
- Vineyard
Classification: Nero Buono IGT Lazio
Type of wine: red
Grape varieties: Nero Buono 100%
Alcohol content: 13 %
Type of wine: red
Grape varieties: Nero Buono 100%
Alcohol content: 13 %
Colour: Ruby red colour
Bouquet: Intense and fragrant nose
Taste: delicate palate, harmonic, with an elegant complexity
Pairings: Suitable to be paired throughout the meal, excellent with strong tasting dishes
Serving temperature: 16-18°C
Preservation: Store in a cool, dry place
Consumption: best to be tasted after 1–3 years after its vintage
Bouquet: Intense and fragrant nose
Taste: delicate palate, harmonic, with an elegant complexity
Pairings: Suitable to be paired throughout the meal, excellent with strong tasting dishes
Serving temperature: 16-18°C
Preservation: Store in a cool, dry place
Consumption: best to be tasted after 1–3 years after its vintage
Located: well-exposed hills
Altitude: 100-200
Soil: Volcanic-clayey
Training Systems: Rows
Yield per hectare: 60-80 q
Harvest period: last ten days of September
Altitude: 100-200
Soil: Volcanic-clayey
Training Systems: Rows
Yield per hectare: 60-80 q
Harvest period: last ten days of September
POLLÙCE
NERO BUONO
Awards received
2023
| Event | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bibenda 2024 | 3 grapes | 2021 |
| WineAlign 2023 | 89 Points | 2021 |
2022
| Event | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Decanter World Wide Awards | Bronze - 88 Points | 2019 |
| Prague Wine Trophy 2022 | Gold | 2019 |
2021
| Event | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous - Antonio Galloni | 87 Points | 2019 |
| Gambero Rosso - Vini d'Italia 2022 | 1 Black Glass | 2019 |
| Bibenda 2021 | 3 Bunches | 2019 |
| Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 | 90 Points | 2018 |
2020
| Event | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2021 (Luca Maroni) | 92 points | 2018 |
| Vini d'Italia 2021 (Gambero Rosso) | 1 glass | 2018 |
| Bibenda 2021 (FIS) | 3 bunches | 2018 |
| Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2020 | bronze medal | 2018 |
2017
| Event | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Vini d'Italia 2018 (Gambero Rosso) | 1 glass | 2015 |
2016
| Event | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous 2017 | 91 points | 2014 |
| Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2017 (Luca Maroni) | 88 points | 2015 |
2015
| Event | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Vini d'italia 2016 (Gambero Rosso) | 1 glass | 2013 |
| I Vini d'Italia 2016 (L'Espresso) | 16/20 - best purchase in the region | 2013 |
| Bibenda 2016 (FIS) | 4 bunches | 2013 |
2014
| Event | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bibenda 2015 (FIS) | 3 bunches | 2012 |
| Vini d'Italia 2015 (Gambero Rosso) | 1 glass | 2012 |
| Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2015 (Luca Maroni) | 89 points | 2012 |
2013
| Event | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Parker | 84 points | 2011 |
| Bibenda 2014 (FIS) | 2 bunches | 2011 |
| Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2014 (Luca Maroni) | 83 points | 2011 |
2012
| Event | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2013 (Luca Maroni) | 83 points | 2010 |
| Berebene 2013 (Gambero Rosso) | quality/price ratio | 2010 |
| Vini d'italia 2013 (Gambero Rosso) | 2 glasses | 2010 |
| Bibenda 2013 (FIS) | bunches | 2010 |
2011
| Event | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2012 (Luca Maroni) | 85 points | 2009 |
| Vinitaly 2011 | great mention | 2009 |
2010
| Event | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2011 (Luca Maroni) | 85 points | 2008 |
| Vinibuoni d'Italia 2011 (Touring Club Italiano) | 3 stars | 2008 |
2009
| Event | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2010 (Luca Maroni) | 84 points | 2007 |
2008
| Event | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2009 (Luca Maroni) | 81 points | 2006 |


