Region: Lonigo, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy
Grapes: Raboso and/or other indigenous Veneto red varieties
Body: Medium to full
Notes: Dark and characterful. Wild blackberry, dried cherry, iron, bitter herbs, and a tannic, earthy finish with serious backbone and real regional identity. One of the Veneto's most distinctive and underappreciated red varieties.
Pairing: Braised meats, game, aged hard cheeses, pasta with rich meat sauces, or anything that can stand up to a wine with real personality.
Santa Colomba "Il Moro" is produced by Vini Santa Colomba in Lonigo, in the Vicenza province of the Veneto — a small natural wine estate that reviewers describe as making "unconventional wines with a lot to say." The name "Il Moro" — the dark one — is a reference to the wine's deep color and bold character, drawn from indigenous Veneto red varieties grown on the estate's organically farmed vineyards. A review from the estate specifically calls out "Il Moro" by name alongside pasta with meat sauce — a perfect illustration of what this wine is built for. Native yeast fermentation, minimal intervention, and bottling without fining or filtration. A wine that celebrates the rich, underexplored heritage of Veneto viticulture beyond Valpolicella and Soave — and does so with complete conviction.
Region: Lonigo, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy
Grapes: Raboso and/or other indigenous Veneto red varieties
Body: Medium to full
Notes: Dark and characterful. Wild blackberry, dried cherry, iron, bitter herbs, and a tannic, earthy finish with serious backbone and real regional identity. One of the Veneto's most distinctive and underappreciated red varieties.
Pairing: Braised meats, game, aged hard cheeses, pasta with rich meat sauces, or anything that can stand up to a wine with real personality.
Santa Colomba "Il Moro" is produced by Vini Santa Colomba in Lonigo, in the Vicenza province of the Veneto — a small natural wine estate that reviewers describe as making "unconventional wines with a lot to say." The name "Il Moro" — the dark one — is a reference to the wine's deep color and bold character, drawn from indigenous Veneto red varieties grown on the estate's organically farmed vineyards. A review from the estate specifically calls out "Il Moro" by name alongside pasta with meat sauce — a perfect illustration of what this wine is built for. Native yeast fermentation, minimal intervention, and bottling without fining or filtration. A wine that celebrates the rich, underexplored heritage of Veneto viticulture beyond Valpolicella and Soave — and does so with complete conviction.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.