Deep ruby red in colour, plum and red cherry on the nose, followed by balsamic and salty notes on a background of ripe liquorice. With eloquent and clean tannins in the mouth, it comes across as medium to full and vigorous, with a long and intense finish.

Jorio was created in the mid-nineties to express the great potential of the Montepulciano grape. Umani Ronchi use selected grapes in collaboration with dedicated Abruzzese winegrowers who farm vineyards in favoured sites.

All of Umani Ronchi's vineyards, from Verdicchio to Montepulciano, are farmed organically. This was a technical decision rather than an ideological one. Organic farming requires balance in nature and a range of crops, trees and herbs that make up a biodiverse environment. The plants thrive on Umani Ronchi lands leaving space for a viticulture that gets the best out of the grapes they grow without compromising the quality of the wines. At Umani Ronchi, organic means quality.

Best served with hearty dishes such as roast beef, game, bean stews or mushroom risotto.

"Ripe blackberries with hints of earth and lavender. Medium-bodied with a fluid, fruity palate. Some firm tannin to tighten up the finish. Good balance and good value for money. Drink or hold. 92 points."
James Suckling, jamessuckling.com (November 2023)