Delica Rosso - Azienda Agricola Marco Colicchio

Delica Rosso - Azienda Agricola Marco Colicchio 

An authentic, artisanal red wine that expresses the character of a fifty-year-old vineyard cultivated according to organic farming principles. Marco Colicchio’s Delica Rosso is crafted from a blend of red grapes grown in a small, 1.5-hectare vineyard situated at an altitude of 200 meters on red and grey volcanic soils. The vines—trained using the Guyot system at a density of 4,500 plants per hectare—are meticulously tended and harvested strictly by hand during the first ten days of October. In the cellar, the winemaking process follows a minimalist approach that respects the raw material: the grapes are destemmed and undergo a seven-day maceration before being gently pressed. The wine is neither filtered nor fined, thereby preserving its expressive quality and the natural character of the fruit. With a strictly limited production of just 1,400 bottles, Delica Rosso is a wine with a strong artisanal identity, designed for those who seek authenticity, a true sense of place, and a winemaking style free from excess. A small-batch red wine born from mature vines and respectful winemaking, capable of immediately conveying the character of its volcanic terroir.

Service

It is recommended to serve it at a temperature of 16–18°C in a tulip-shaped glass.

Pairing

It pairs well with baked lasagna, pappardelle with wild boar or hare ragù, and orecchiette with castrato (wether) sauce.

Winery: Azienda Agricola Marco Colicchio

At the foot of the Castelli Romani—amidst volcanic terrain, ancient vineyards, and olive groves—lies the story of Azienda Agricola Marco Colicchio, an estate that has championed an authentic, mindful approach to agriculture and winemaking since 2012. The project was born from a desire to reclaim small, abandoned agricultural plots and restore value to a historically rich landscape, transforming the stewardship of the land into wines that embody its unique identity. Situated at an altitude of around 200 meters, the vineyards take root in soils rich in volcanic elements and tuff—characteristics that lend the grapes distinct personality and a recognizable profile. Historic vines, alongside plots reclaimed over the years, form the heritage behind a production deeply rooted in the Lazio region. For Marco Colicchio, everything begins in the vineyard: working the land means respecting its natural rhythms, preserving its balance, and intervening only when necessary. The farming philosophy focuses on sustainability and minimizing environmental impact, eschewing synthetic products. This same meticulous care extends to the cellar, where wines undergo spontaneous fermentation and minimal-intervention processing—without fining or filtration—allowing the grapes, the terroir, and the vintage to express themselves as authentically as possible. Key varieties in the estate’s production include Malvasia Puntinata, Grechetto, Falanghina, Trebbiano, Sangiovese, and Syrah. Each bottle is the result of the interplay between grape variety, soil, climate, and human craftsmanship, yielding wines that are distinctive, genuine, and evocative of their origins. Choosing a wine from Azienda Agricola Marco Colicchio means discovering a small-scale producer dedicated to a path defined by authenticity, respect, and passion. It means bringing to your table a product that embodies the character of the land and the labor of those who, season after season, continue to care for it.