Fattoria San Lorenzo Collina Barcaione Marche Montepulciano IGT 2021

Fattoria San Lorenzo Collina Barcaione Marche Montepulciano IGT is a distinctive red from Marche, a region on Italy’s Adriatic coast known for its strong connection to native grape varieties and traditional, low-intervention winemaking. While Marche is often celebrated for Verdicchio, Montepulciano thrives in the warmer inland hills, producing reds with depth, character and regional authenticity.

Produced by the highly regarded Fattoria San Lorenzo estate, this wine reflects the philosophy of artisan winemaker Natalino Crognaletti, known for organic farming, minimal intervention and a strong focus on expressing terroir. The Collina Barcaione range highlights a more natural, unpolished style of Italian wine that prioritises individuality and sense of place over heavy winemaking influence.

This is a soulful and character-filled Italian red that speaks to the rustic charm and authenticity of Marche, ideal for long meals, hearty dishes and lovers of traditional Italian wine.

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Type: Red Wine
Style: Medium-bodied, Rustic, Characterful
Grape Varietal: Montepulciano
Tastes Like: Comparable to a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, but more artisanal and terroir-driven in style
Alcohol Percentage: 13.5%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Appellation: Marche IGT
Region: Marche, Italy
Terroir: Warm inland hills of Marche with clay and limestone soils contributing depth and structure
Aging: Traditional ageing with minimal intervention to preserve authenticity and site expression
Serving Temperature: 16–18℃ – Decant recommended

Fattoria San Lorenzo is one of Marche’s most respected artisan producers, led by winemaker Natalino Crognaletti. The estate is known for organic farming, minimal-intervention winemaking and a deep commitment to expressing the individuality of its vineyards rather than following commercial trends.

The Collina Barcaione range embodies this philosophy, showcasing wines with authenticity, personality and a strong sense of place. Produced from Montepulciano grown in the rolling hills of Marche, this wine reflects both the region’s traditional winemaking culture and the estate’s uncompromising approach to quality.

Pasta: Perfect with ragù, baked pasta dishes or pappardelle with slow-cooked meat sauces
Meat: Pairs beautifully with roast lamb, grilled sausages or braised beef
Italian Classics: Excellent with lasagne, osso buco or rustic country-style dishes
Vegetarian: Works well with mushroom dishes, lentils or roasted eggplant

Pecorino Stagionato: Firm and savoury, complements the wine’s rustic character
Parmigiano Reggiano: Nutty and complex, enhances depth and structure
Caciocavallo: Rich and slightly tangy, pairs beautifully with Montepulciano
Mature Cheddar: Bold and savoury, stands up to the wine’s richness

Vincisgrassi (Traditional Marche Layered Pasta Bake)

Ingredients:

• 250g fresh lasagne sheets
• 300g beef mince
• 200g pork mince
• 150g chicken livers and giblets, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 150ml dry white wine
• 400g crushed tomatoes
• 500ml béchamel sauce
• 80g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
• Salt and cracked black pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot and gently sauté the onion, carrot, celery and garlic until softened.
2. Add the beef, pork and chicken giblets and cook until browned and fragrant.
3. Pour in the white wine and allow it to reduce.
4. Stir in the tomatoes and simmer gently for 1½–2 hours until the ragù is rich and concentrated.
5. Spread a thin layer of ragù in a baking dish, then add layers of pasta, béchamel, ragù and Parmigiano.
6. Continue layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with béchamel and Parmigiano.
7. Bake at 180°C for 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
8. Allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.

The rich, multi-layered ragù mirrors the depth and rustic character of Marche Montepulciano, while the wine’s bright acidity balances the richness of the meat and béchamel, creating one of the region’s most iconic food and wine pairings.