San Calisto is Valle Reale's flagship wine. This muscular yet refined wine is made from 100% Montepulciano grown in the San Calisto parcel, the oldest plot in the Valle Reale estate. Deep, ruby-red in colour, San Calisto offers layered aromas of ripe blackberries and crushed black cherries, followed by spicy notes of cassis, leather and dried herbs. Its excellent structure is perfectly complimented by a silky, rich mouthfeel and a long, persistent finish.

Robert Parker 93 Points, 'The top of the line 2007 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo San Calisto flows across the palate with layers of blue and black fruit. Mineral notes appear later, adding balance and proportion as the wine builds towards its explosive elegant finish. The San Calisto spent 18 months in new French oak, all of which has been absorbed with no issues whatsoever.'

The awards are plentiful!

Gambero Rosso 2011 - Tre Bicchieri Plus

Luca Maroni 2011 - 3rd Best Italian Red Wine

Italian Sommelier Association Wine Guide 2011 'Duemila Vini' - 5 Grappoli

Guida oro i vini di veronelli 2011 - Super Tre Stelle (Super Three Stars)

Only about 400 Italian Italian wines receive this award.