True to Your Roots

The history is sketchy, but as the story goes, the native grape of Romagna was thought to have been planted mid-900s in the center of an ancient palace located in Faenza. Confined by old stone walls it managed to escape the ravages of Phylloxera. 
Transplanted to the Terbium vineyards in the Oriolo Villages in the hills of Faenza, neglected, it was allowed to almost go extinct, except for the rediscovery in the 1940s by Peter Pianori, who owned the land.
Through DNA testing it became officially recognized as a  original native only to the Emilia-Romagna region in 1993.


This area is famously known for its grapes of Romagna, Albana, Sangiovese and Trebbiano, but not so much for the grape known as Centesimino or Savignon Rosso. 
This little known grape, so true to its roots and originality is once again thriving in tiny amounts on the hills of Faenza. 

Azienda Agricola Farms Morini, located in Oriolo has dedicated it's talents and passion to preserving the local native grapes while continuing to strive for higher quality while emphasizing the importance of culture, territory, history and of course wine. They grow only 4 hectares of the Centesimino grape. 

It goes without saying it is privilege and a pleasure to taste such a unique wine which overcame pest, almost extinction and fashion to be preserved by those who truly believe in preserving native varietals and as a wine geek, I am truly grateful! 

Between 2 Mountains-2 Mountain Winery

 Elegant, down to earth and natural. These are the descriptors that sum up not only the wines of Two Mountain Winery, but is reflected in their wine making philosophy. The wines consistently maintain a ripe, rich balance of bright fruit with intriguing complexity which carries through on the mid palate to the long, lingering finish.

The winery, tasting room and vineyards are located in the Rattlesnake Hills AVA, situated between Mt. Adams and Mt Rainier. Meandering down long country roads, surrounded by farms and cherry orchards you realize this is the real deal. No fake chateaus here, but a working winery bent on creating the best wines possible from estate grown fruit; focusing on quality and value. The winery is owned by brothers Matthew and Patrick Rawn and their honest, friendly, humble style is immediately apparent when you enter their tasting room. It's impossible to be intimidated with it's bare bones style and massive chalk boards. You will most likely be greeted by Rachel who is warm and accommodating along with a few very friendly pups.

Cabernet Franc. BROS, Hidden Horse, Merlot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUST TRIES
2009 Two Mountains Lemberger

Incredibly aromatic with fresh crushed wild berries, chocolate notes and a big, lush mouth-feel that lingers on. 

2007 Two Mountain Cabernet Franc
A classic Cab Franc made in an old world style, black pepper, strawberries, coffee notes and a rich, full palate and that incredible finish.

2006 Two Mountain Merlot
There is so much going on with this Merlot, ripe plums, a touch of bell pepper, Asian spice, tea leaves, it just goes on and on!

2007 Two Mountain Syrah
Lots of dark, ripe fruit, leather, sassafras, chicory with white pepper and a long incredible finish.

2006 Two Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Classic in style with cassis, black currants, vanilla on the nose, pomegranate and cocoa powder on the palate and a long wonderful finish.

Visit their website for more information www.twomountainwinery.com 
or contact me for possible locations.