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The Castle of Magione

Sagrivithe Italian Agricultural and Vinicultural Company (Sagrivit) manages the work of fourteen producers throughout

numerous regions of Italy – from Friuli Venezia Giulia to Veneto; from Umbria to Lazio; from Puglia to Sicily. Approximately 15% of the farmland is located in the regions of northern Italy; 75% lies in central Italy and 10% in the south. Together they comprise one of the largest national agricultural producing areas in Italy.

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Many historic producers are part of the association, including Castello di Magione in Umbria, on the banks of the Trasimeno Lake, and Sugarella in Viterbese, whose ancient origins are documented as far back as the XII and XIII century. Other Umbrian producers include San Giustino di Piccione, San Benedetto di Mugnano, San Sigismondo, Marsciano and Brufa. In Veneto’s Treviso province are Giavera del Montello and Nervesa della Battaglia in Montello, where the Prosecco DOCG grapes for Villa Giustiniani are grown. Rocca Bernarda, located in the Eastern Hills of Friuli, completes the group.

Rocca Bernarda: The Vineyards

Magione: The Vineyards

The Wineries

n addition to farms that cultivate grains, animal feed, tobacco and livestock, four estates specialize in viniculture.

Rocca Bernarda FRIULI. This historic estate belonged to the Perusini family, renowned for the production of the excellent sweet wine, Picolit. Of its total 220 hec-tares, 50 are planted in grape vines in the Friuli Colli Orientali (Eastern Hills of Friuli) DOC.Castello di Magione UMBRIA. Situated on the banks of Lake Trasimeno in Umbria, the estate cultivates 32

of its 530 hectares in the DOC Colli del Trasimeno.Commenda Meniconi Bracceschi UMBRIA In the DOC Torgiano zone, the winery is comprised of 125 hectares, of which only 12 are cultivated.Villa Giustiniani – Recanati (Beato Gerardo) VENETO Located in the Veneto region, the estate cultivates 20 of its 35 hectares, all dedicated to the production of the excellent sparkling Prosecco wine in the zone of Prosecco DOCG Asolo.

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Rocca Bernarda: The Garden

The Castle of Magione

astello di MagioneDating from 115-1170 AD, the magnifi-cent estate was built as a hospital for

pilgrims travelling to Rome or Jerusalem on the Francigena road. In the oldest part of the castle is a chapel dedicated to Saint John the Baptist in the Roman style, with two beautiful frescos from the Pinturicchio school (XVI century) rep-resenting the Virgin and child, Saint John the Baptist and Saint James, patron and protector of the pilgrims. On numerous occasions Pontiffs and sovereigns stayed in the castle, and it was there that the conspiracy against Cesare Borgia, cited in Machiavelli’s famous political work The Prince, was conceived.

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The Castle of Magione: The Courtyard

he vineyards of the Castello di Magione Winery fall into the ‘Colli del Trasimeno’ (Trasimeno Hills) DOC and reach an altitude of between 250 and 350 me-

ters in the hills behind Lake Trasimeno. They were recently renovated, with a planting density of 5,000 vines per hec-tare. 55% of the land is planted in red grapes, including Pinot Nero, Merlot, Gamay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Canaiolo. The remaining 45% is used for white grapes, predominantly Grechetto, as well as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Trebbiano. The Cantina of Castello di Magione was inaugurated in September 2009. It is 1,300 square me-ters large with a vinification capacity of 4,000 quintals of grapes. Its facilities are equipped with the latest, most inno-vative technologies for processing, packaging and storing the wines, and the cellars used for aging the red wines in wooden casks are also located here. The estate also produces extra virgin olive oils from the 24 hectares of olive groves on the property. Here, the cultivars most historically represented in the areas of Umbria and Trasimeno olive growing are raised: Dolce Agogia, Frantoio, Moraiolo and Leccino.

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The Castle of Magione: the winecellar

Grechetto: The Vineyard

Grechetto G109

Grechetto G5

Monterone Colli del Trasimeno DOC Grechetto

Grechetto is the oldest native white Umbrian grape, and it is on this particular variety that the winemakers at Castello di Magione focus much of their attention. They have developed a careful selection of clones, locating them with Grechetto from Todi (G5) and Orvieto (G109).There are thirteen hectares of vineyards of clay and sandy soil, a good percent of pebbly composition and optimal sun exposure, planted at a density of 5,000 vines raised with the Guyot system. From this comes Monterone, one of the best Umbrian Grechettos. The grapes are harvested by hand when perfectly ripe, and the wine rests for five months on the lees. Its colour is straw yellow with golden highlights. The bouquet is fully floral and delicate; in the mouth it shows great structure, elegant flavour and freshness, excellent acidity and remarkable persistence. It is ideal with cured meats and superb with seafood dishes and white meats.

NeroCavalieri Umbria rosso IGTMade entirely of Pinot Nero grapes that have been grown in the Trasimeno hills for

centuries, this wine presents with a compact, ruby red colour. It is aged in barriques of French oak and the bouquet contains traces of minerals, with prominent spicy and

balsamic notes. On the palate it reveals an optimal balance between alcohol, acidity and tannins, and is remarkably persistent. It is excellent paired with medium-seasoned

cheeses, first courses, roasts and grilled meats.

Morcinaia Colli del Trasimeno DOC Rosso sceltoAn impressive “Super Umbrian” blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese grapes, carefully selected and harvested by hand. Ten months of passage in barrique, followed by a long period of aging in the bottle. The complex and carefully managed aging process creates a wine with remarkable depth, with an Intense ruby red colour and offers a full, elegant bouquet; in the mouth it is well balanced with exceptional character. Pair it with grilled red meats and wild game, and well seasoned cheeses.

Moroneto Umbria rosso IGTThis is a blend of 65% Merlot, 20% Sangiovese and 15% Pinot Noir.

A wine of excellent structure, appreciated for its freshness, pleasing flavour and aromatic notes. With its elegant bouquet and unique taste, it is a wine that is well

paired with the traditional Umbrian dishes “Strangozzi” (typical ribbon like non-egg noodles) with truffle sauce, pigeon, lake trout.

Sangiovese IGT Umbria SangioveseThis Sangiovese from the hills of Magione is young, fresh and well-structured. Intense ruby red, it presents a full, delicate bouquet with strong fruity notes. On the palate it is typical of the varietal, with good structure and persistence. It is ideal paired with any dish, to enhance your everyday meals.

Belfiore IGT Umbria RosatoThe healthiest Gamay grapes are hand-picked in an early harvest to create the Belfiore wine. They are then vinified after a very brief maceration on the skins. Fresh, with elegant floral aromas, this Rosato is excellent as an aperitif and ideal as an everyday wine. Perfect with summer meals, it is well paired with cured meats and first courses of seafood.

Grechetto IGT Umbria GrechettoGrechetto grapes from the hills of Magione are used for this fresh white wine. Fragrant and complex, it reveals elegant floral aromas and is pleasant and harmonious on the palate. Ideal with aperitifs and excellent for everyday meals, it is also perfect with fish, cold meats and traditional Umbrian first courses.

Vin Santo Colli del Trasimeno DOCGrechetto and Trebbiano grapes are harvested in late September and dried on racks in the garrets of Castello di Magione. After three years of maturation in small casks, the Vin Santo achieves its brilliant amber colour. To the nose it is intoxicating with its sweet, fruity aromas of honey and minerals. On the palate it is austerely elegant, complex and persistent. This is ideal as a meditation wine, as well as an after-dinner and dessert wine.

Extra Virgin Olive oil This fine oil is made from Dolce Agogia, Frantoio, Moraiolo and Leccino

olives, harvested during October and November according to the ripeness of the fruit. They are picked by hand and sent daily to the mill for cold

pressing with a continuous cycle system. Golden yellow with greenish highlights, it offers aromas laden with vegetable and fruity scents. In the

mouth the initial bitterness makes way for a full, elegant and harmoni-ous flavour that recalls artichoke hearts and almonds, with a slightly

spicy finish. This delicious oil should be the centerpiece of the table; it is excellent on simple bread, and ideal with vegetable soups, grilled meats,

fish and any vegetable, raw or cooked.

Magione: The Vineyards and Lake Trasimeno

Rocca Bernarda: The Wine Cellar

Rocca Bernarda

occa Bernarda is one of the oldest wineries in Friuli Venezia Giulia, and features the most magnificent panorama of the region.

It is set in a traditional Italian landscape of ancient cypress trees and breathtaking scenery overlooking the elegant and sinuous slope of the vineyards, at the centre of which lies the winery. It was in this ideal setting in 1567 that the Counts of Valvason Maniago erected the residence, an architectural masterpiece. Though the construction is often referred to as a castle it is actually a villa, a refined family residence with the simplicity of a country house open to nature. Rocca Bernarda was created as a country residence, uniquely positioned in the beautiful surrounding landscape. An impressive access road lined with ancient olive trees and rose bushes leads to its sophisticated elevated courtyard. There, in place of the expected dark,

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Rocca Bernarda: The Garden

medieval space, lies a beautiful terrace. It features a small Italianate garden bordered by boxwoods and overlooked by the elegant windows of a beautiful orangery.The courtyard, defined on two sides by residential buildings, opens onto a beautiful view of the countryside, extending from the hills to the city of Udine. Its vineyards occupy approximately fifty hectares, most of which are planted at a density of 5,500 vines. Plants are obtained by both cloning and massal selection, ensuring optimal quality, as vines are already acclimated to the area. Special attention is paid to sun exposure; red grapes and Picolit are located on the southern slopes, while the eastern or western exposures are assigned to aromatic varieties. Eleven different types of grapes are cultivated on the estate.

Picolit: The Vineyard

Picolit Friuli Colli Orientali DOCG

Rocca Bernarda was instrumental in the survival of the Picolit grape, the jewel of Friulian enology. Giacomo Perusini, after having replanted the first cuttings of Picolit in the late nineteenth century, wrote a treatise, ‘Picolit’, in 1906, in which he expounds on its various clones, techniques of cultivation and winemaking. Thus Picolit grapes, which had reached their highest levels of appreciation a century earlier with Count Asquini Fagagna, found a renewed place in the vineyards. Today they are harvested by hand in the last days of October, then placed on drying racks in a ventilated room for approximately one month, until sugar concentration reaches the desired level. During this period, a rigorous manual selection is done to remove any moldy or spoiled fruit. After pressing, the fermentation takes place slowly in wooden barr-iques and terminates spontaneously with the first winter cold, leaving a fairly high residual sweetness. A subsequent phase of yeast maturation and bottling 18 months after the harvest help ensure the longevity of the Picolit wine.

VineisFriuli Colli Orientali DOC

This is a blend of 40% Chardonnay, 38% Sauvignon, 20% Friulano and 2% Picolit, with grapes harvested by hand and vinified separately. The

Chardonnay must ferments and refines for six months in French oak casks. Its colour is a slightly charged yellow, and the aroma is elegant,

with notes of acacia and tropical fruits. In the mouth it is rich and com-plex. It is ideal with cheeses and salami, risotto and soups, seafood and

white meats.

CentisFriuli Colli Orientali DOC

Merlot grapes are selected and harvested by hand at the beginning of October in these, the oldest vineyards of Rocca Bernarda. The colour is

an intense ruby red with garnet nuances that become stronger over time. Its bouquet recalls cherry and small berries, and the flavor is decidedly complex, warm and well balanced. It is ideal with red meats and wild

game, and is the perfect accompaniment to the end of a meal, especially with aged cheeses.

Merlot Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Classic Bordeaux grapes found an ideal environment in Friuli to reach their full potential. The wine is intense ruby red with a full, fragrant aroma of slightly herbal notes and traces of raspberry and blueberry. The taste is full and well structured, soft and opulent. It is ideal with red meats, roasts and fowl.

Refosco dal Peduncolo RossoFriuli Colli Orientali DOCMade entirely of Refosco grapes, this red wine presents a ruby red color with violet highlights. An intense bouquet contains notes that recall wild blackberry and woodland berries. The flavour is strong, warm and mildly tannic with a slightly bitter aftertaste. Pair it with hearty dishes, grilled meats and wild game.

Cabernet Franc Friuli Colli Orientali DOC100% Cabernet Franc grapes harvested by hand at the point of maximum ripeness yields this classic red from Friuli. Ruby red tending to violet, it is appreciated for its interesting structure. The aroma is intense, harmonious and fruity with herbal traces. On the palate it is full and velvety. Excellent paired with grilled meat, wild game, roasts and hard cheeses.

Friulano Friuli Colli Orientali DOC This is the white wine most representative of the region, made entirely of Friulano grapes from Friuli. The colour is straw yellow marked by a deli-

cate aroma with buttery notes and a light scent of almonds. On the palate it is full and dry with a pleasant, slightly bitter aftertaste. It is excellent

paired with prosciutto and antipasto, savory soups and white meats.

Chardonnay Friuli Colli Orientali DOCOf 100% Chardonnay grapes, this wine presents a straw yellow col-

our with a fragrant, elegant bouquet that recalls ripe apples, banana and bread crust. In the mouth is it warm and full, exceptionally well balanced. Enjoy it as an aperitif to accompany a wide array of light

antipasto, soups, and egg- or fish-based dishes.

Sauvignon Friuli Colli Orientali DOCPure Sauvignon grapes are harvested to obtain the fruit at both early

and late stages of ripeness. Its colour is straw yellow with greenish highlights, its bouquet intense and elegant with notes of yellow flowers,

mint, pepper and tomato leaves. It is well-structured with an elegant freshness, to enjoy as an aperitif as well as with salami and smoked

meats, custards, soups and cheeses.

Ribolla Gialla Friuli Colli Orientali DOC100% Ribolla Gialla grapes, harvested late for perfect ripeness, give unusual character to this wine from Rocca Bernarda. Straw yellow with greenish highlights, it offers a refined, fruity bouquet with notes of green apple. On the palate it is fragrant and dry with soft tones. It is ideal with fish and pairs well with both warm and cold antipasto.

Ramato della Rocca Friuli Colli Orientali DOCThis pure Pinot Grigio is an important wine, produced with the best grapes in a modern interpretation of traditional winemaking. Its colour is slightly rosy, with noticeable auburn tones. The bouquet recalls acacia and wild flowers with sweet notes of hazelnut. In the mouth it is dry, elegant, full-bodied and persistent. It is excellent with all types of seafood as well as with salami, fresh cheeses and white meats.

Pinot Grigio Friuli Colli Orientali DOCMade entirely of Pinot Grigio grapes, which have found the ideal environment to reach their full potential in Friuli. At Rocca Bernarda, these are the first grapes to be harvested. The wine is yellow with slightly golden highlights and its bouquet recalls the acacia flower. On the palate it is dry, elegant, full-bodied and pleasantly bitter. Pair it with fish, salami, fresh cheese and white meat.

Villa Giustiniani

illa Giustiniani-Recanati is situated in Spresiano, at the center of the Treviso plain. Here the plain is crossed by the Piave River, which widens to run through the open and fertile countryside

after Nervesa della Battaglia. Once belonging to the Dauphin, Villa Giustiniani-Recanati was erected toward the end of the XVI century and reflects the era with its simple, elegant lines. It is beautifully situated within a vast park, part of which has been restored as a tourist destination, where art and nature blend together in the beautiful Chapel, the grotto and the small lake. The compound recalls the elegance of the century, and comprises an area most reminiscent of ancient Spresiano. The farming activity that takes place in the territory occupies an area of 410 hectares. Excellent cultivation includes innovative plantings dedicated to fruit orchards, with pear and walnut trees throughout the vineyards. At Giavera del Montello and Nervesa della Battaglia the vineyards occupy 20 hectares in total, eleven of which are dedicated to the Glera vines, a grape used to produce the sparkling Prosecco DOCG Colli Asolani.

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Prosecco: il vignetoProsecco: The Vineyard

Millesimato DOCG Asolo Prosecco SuperioreGlera grapes 100%. The sparkling wine is pale straw yellow in color with bright reflections, fine bubbles with persistent perlage and a creamy, velvety mousse. On the nose there is a hint of fresh citrus, white flowers, ripe apple and pear. The taste is soft yet vibrant with well balanced freshness. It is an excellent accompaniment to petit fours.

Extra Dry DOCG Asolo Prosecco SuperioreGlera grapes 100%. The sparkling wine is rich in fruity and floral aromas. On the palate it is elegant with great character and sweet sensations well balanced with a pronounced freshness. Of remarkable persistence, it offers a delicate flavour with aromatic notes typical of the varietal. Excellent as an aperitif, it is also well paired with raw seafood dishes.

Brut DOCG Asolo Prosecco SuperioreGlera grapes 100%. The sparkling wine is pale yellow in colour with a fine and persistent perlage denoting a youthful freshness. On the nose hints of acacia flowers and citrus clearly prevail. A distinct mineral note on the palate reflects the character of the deep soils typical of the hills of Montello. Excellent with cured meats and roasted white meat.

NOVECENTO ANNIVERSARIO 1113-2013With the Papal Bull of 1113 approving the foundation of its hospital in Jerusalem, the Sovereign Order of Malta became a lay

religious order and in Feb. 2013 celebrated 900 years of service to the sick and needy. In recognition of this tradition of noble and honorable service, we have produced three limited-edition wines created on our Italian estates: a superb red blend of

Merlot and Sangiovese from Castello Magione, a crisp, refreshing white blend of Friulan native varieties and a limited-edition red made from the rare Pignolo grape from Rocca Bernarda.

Novecento PignoloNovecento Anniversario Pignolo is made every year from wines of the rare Pignolo variety. The grapes

are grown on the terraced vineyards “ronchi” of our Friuli estate, Rocca Bernarda, which has long been a point ofreference for Friulan enology. The development and promotion of this unique variety, which had nearlybecome extinct, is proof of Rocca Bernarda’s desire to support the native products of the Friuli region.

It is considered one of the noble Friulian reds, and its structure, elegance and balance make it particularly suited to aging.

Novecento Rosso Umbria IGTA well structured and complex red can surely be positioned among the premium quality segment of Umbrian wines. This

superb blend of Sangiovese and Merlot is made from unique grape varieties grown in Umbria, the heart of Italy. And it is here in Umbria that the magnificent medieval castle, Castello di Magione, was first built as a hospital for pilgrims travelling to the

Holy Land in the XII century. Wine production there began during the Middle Ages, and it remained an important influence in the history of viniculture worldwide. It is the perfect accompaniment to roasted meats and dishes of wild game.

Novecento Anniversary IGT Venezia GiuliaThis excellent white is created to capture the finest expression of our terraced vineyards “ronchi” in the Friuli Colli Orientali. A deli-cious blend of three native varieties: Ribolla Gialla, Friulano and Picolit. It yields a rich well-balanced wine with a distinctive aroma

and with a long finish, reflecting the region’s character of unmistakable minerality. Steeped in history, Rocca Bernarda has long been a point of reference in Friulan enology. One of the first wine estates dating back to 1559 when agronomical practices were

confined only to the finest territories. Considered one of the most exemplary estates in Friuli, “Rocca Bernarda”, from which it takes its name, has a unique microclimate with spectacular terraced vineyards upon gently rolling hills protected by the Julian Alps.

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