Cose Cose, Valter Mattoni
Grape
100% Sangiovese
Drinking Window
Drink now or by 2029
Region
Castorano, Marche
Pairings
Lamb skewers, grilled sausages, lentil soup, tagliatelle with meat ragù, roasted peppers, semi-aged pecorino
Regional Recipe
Winemaker Notes
Sangiovese grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts. Maceration is managed to preserve aromatic clarity while extracting sufficient structure. Aging takes place in neutral vessels, typically large oak or cement, to maintain varietal character rather than impose wood influence. The wine is bottled without excessive filtration, preserving texture and authenticity.
The Story
Valter Mattoni’s personality can be understood by just referencing a photo of him. He’s a wild guy, working with a similar style with his wines. Always pushing the limits. His work in Castorano has always felt like a conversation between old-school vines and a fiercely curious winemaker. With Cose Cose, Valter crafts a Sangiovese that isn’t about richness or weight, but about giving voice to the grape and the soil it grows in. There’s a confidence here that comes from farming tiny plots with thoughtful hands and attention to detail. The vineyard, the way the fruit ripens, how the wine is handled — every choice reflects Valter’s commitment to letting Marche’s Sangiovese show its identity rather than be masked by technique. What draws us to this wine is its personality — it feels lived-in and sincere. You can feel the soil and the vine’s resilience in the backbone and energy of the wine.
