La Coccinea is the deepest and most authentic expression of Croatina, the symbolic grape variety of Oltrepò Pavese. In the expert hands of Gianluca Cabrini, Croatina sheds its image as a simple drinking wine and dons a cloak of complexity, depth, and longevity. A red wine of pure territorial identity from Oltrepò, aged for a full 30 months in concrete vats, offering a full, fruity, rightly tannic, and refreshing sip with an extremely long aromatic persistence. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts with prolonged maceration on the skins, and a very long aging of 30 months in concrete barrels. No wood to mask it, no barrique to spice it—only concrete in its neutrality, capable of preserving the purity of the fruit and the mineral tension of the land. No added sulfites, no invasive filtration. The result is a wine of extraordinary personality and identity.
| Serving temperature | 16° – 18° C |
|---|---|
| Production Area | Montecalvo Versiggia, Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardy |
| Soil | Calcareous-clayey |
| Harvest | Manual, with careful selection |
| Vinification | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks. Prolonged maceration on the skins. |
| Aging | 30 months in concrete barrels. |
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Intense and deep ruby red color, with garnet reflections beginning to take shape, a sign of the long months of aging.
- Nose: The olfactory profile is rich and enveloping. Intense aromas of ripe cherry, marasca cherry, dark berries (blackberry, blueberry) emerge, along with a floral background of withered violets. With aeration, hints of undergrowth, licorice, and a light spiciness develop. The neutrality of the concrete allows the fruit to express itself in all its purity.
- Palate: The entry is full and enveloping, with good structure and a dense but silky, well-integrated tannic texture. The acidity is lively and supports the sip with elegance, providing a freshness that balances the structure. The finish is very long and persistent, with returns of ripe red fruit, floral notes, and a mineral closure of rare intensity. A red of great depth and drinkability that surprises with every sip.
Recommended Pairings
Perfect with structured first courses (pasta with game ragù, lasagna), grilled red meats, roast pork and lamb, and aged hard cheeses. Also excellent with traditional Oltrepò cuisine and dishes based on porcini mushrooms and truffles. A wine that deserves large glasses and a slow tasting to capture all its nuances.
Why choose it
Because it is pure Croatina in its noblest and deepest form. Because 30 months in concrete is not for everyone, but those who have the patience to wait are rewarded with a wine of extraordinary complexity and drinkability. It is for those seeking a red with identity, far from trends, that tells the story of the territory with sincerity and depth. A wine that is pure Oltrepò identity, a hymn to patience and artisanal passion.
