Rooted in Rocky Marciano's Italian family traditions - turning his grandfather's wine press as a youth, enjoying Saturday night family food and wine gatherings, returning to his father's vineyard rich homeland Ripa Teatina - wine was an integral part of Rocky Marciano's life. A tribute to Rocky Marciano's commitment to excellence, this wine is made from select hand-picked grapes from Rocky's father's birthplace in Abruzzo, Italy, where the people are known as "Forte e Gentile", Strong and Gentle. This is a smooth and persistent wine with notes of vanilla, spices and ripe red fruits.