ômina Romana Ars Magna Cabernet Franc 2018
Following the metaphorical combination of the medieval “Ars Magna” table of Raimondo Lullo, our CABERNET FRANC is represented by “Magnitudo”, because in Latin not only does it express the meaning of greatness, strength and importance, but also of nobility. Grown in a specific plot with a clay loam soil – on the outer edge of our “amphitheatre” that looks towards the sea – this excellent Bordeaux variety reaches an optimum and extremely rare ripeness of the grapes. The combination of different clones and rootstocks of Cabernet Franc, planted according to the disposition and to the soil available in the hill devoted to this variety, combined with a constant maintenance of the vineyard, make this label of the Ars Magna line a powerful revelation.
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Lazio |
| Appellation | IGP Lazio Rosso |
| Winery | ômina Romana |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 100 % Cabernet Franc |
Following the metaphorical combination of the medieval “Ars Magna” table of Raimondo Lullo, our CABERNET FRANC is represented by “Magnitudo”, because in Latin not only does it express the meaning of greatness, strength and importance, but also of nobility. Grown in a specific plot with a clay loam soil – on the outer edge of our “amphitheatre” that looks towards the sea – this excellent Bordeaux variety reaches an optimum and extremely rare ripeness of the grapes. The combination of different clones and rootstocks of Cabernet Franc, planted according to the disposition and to the soil available in the hill devoted to this variety, combined with a constant maintenance of the vineyard, make this label of the Ars Magna line a powerful revelation.
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Lazio |
| Appellation | IGP Lazio Rosso |
| Winery | ômina Romana |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 100 % Cabernet Franc |
Tasting notes
A nose with hints of currents, blueberry jam, juniper with an elegant hint of sweet spices and white pepper. In the mouth, excellent freshness and length, elegant tannins with a chocolate and coffee finish
Viticulture
The harvest is performed manually, with the selection and destemming of grapes followed by a further selection of berries.
Vinification
The selected berries undergo a 48 hour coldsoak. The controlled temperature fermentation is next and takes place partly in steel tanks and partly in wood barrels, followed by a 10–15 day maceration on the skins. The malolactic fermentation, which is performed in oak barrels, is followed by an 18–22 month ageing in wood, with stirring of the lees. It is aged in bottle for at least 18 months.
| Closure | Crown |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Product Code | 18R3073 |
| Inventory | In Stock (54) |
Winery Description
The Ômina Romana winery is a family business founded in 2007 on the initiative of the Börner family. The choice of location for the business project was made in the Velletri area, about 40 km south of Rome, amidst the green volcanic hills of the Castelli Romani, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The Börner family's well-defined vision has inspired every decision in the project: to create a new winery that expresses the highest quality through knowledge, science, consistency and passion in its products.
The geographic position Ômina Romana is based on a strategic position due to the features of its “terroir”. The winds coming from the sea, a few miles from their property, and contrasting those coming from the mountains behind the Alban Hills and the caldera west of the volcano, create the excellent which, thanks to the difference in temperature and to the volcanic soil, allows to express the maximum potential of growing varietals.
A history linked to wine for almost 2,500 years
More than 2,500 years ago, the Etruscans, who had settled in what is now Lazio alongside the ancient Latin peoples, planted vines. For them, wine was the noblest embodiment of the forces of nature, for despite their winemaking, the maturation process remained a divine secret. For the ancient peoples, the success of a vintage depended on the "good omens" (in Latin omina) of the gods. Thus, they considered a warm summer without bad weather as a divine sign of a high-quality harvest.
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