Wines Unspecified Maccario Dringenberg - Posau - 2019

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Maccario Dringenberg’s 2019 Cuvée Posau is a distinctive red wine emerging from the picturesque Ligurian region of Italy. While the precise blend of grape varieties is not specified, Liguria is known for using indigenous varietals such as Rossese, Dolcetto, or even Granaccia, often yielding vibrant, fruit-driven reds with expressive aromatics and gentle tannins. The 2019 vintage enjoyed a balanced growing season along the Ligurian coast, favouring gradual ripening and contributing to fresh acidity and aromatic purity. Although details of vinification are limited, producers like Maccario Dringenberg typically employ careful, low-intervention methods to highlight the typicity of the local terroir, maintaining both the freshness and subtle mineral nuances characteristic of Ligurian reds.

Ligurian wines are shaped as much by their dramatic landscape as by their maritime climate. The region's steep, terraced vineyards, often perched between mountains and sea, benefit from sunshine tempered by cool coastal breezes. Soils here are generally a mix of schist, marl and sand, lending a saline edge and delicate minerality to the wines. Viticulture in Liguria is ancient, with records tracing back to the Greeks and Romans, but today the area is prized for its small-scale, artisanal production, which focuses on quality and regional identity over volume.

Maccario Dringenberg Cuvée Posau lends itself beautifully to dishes from the Ligurian coast. Its freshness and moderate tannins make it a lovely companion to grilled Mediterranean vegetables, roasted rabbit with olives and pine nuts, or even a simple bowl of handmade trofie pasta with pesto Genovese. For a more adventurous pairing, try it with a Ligurian-style fish stew or slow-cooked lamb with wild herbs, letting the wine’s aromatic notes and vivacity elevate the flavours.

To appreciate this 2019 Ligurian red at its best, serve at 16-18°C. A brief aeration—twenty to thirty minutes in a decanter—will allow its more subtle herbal and floral elements to shine, and the wine’s gentle structure to emerge elegantly on the palate.