# Furmjia (Cascina Sciorio)

> Red, Vino Rosso by [Cascina Sciorio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-sciorio.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-sciorio-furmjia).

- **Producer:** Cascina Sciorio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Vino Rosso
- **Grape:** Syrah 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Vigna Furmjia
- **Production area:** Costigliole d'Asti (AT), Monferrato Astigiano
- **Soil:** Calcareous clay of marine sedimentary origin
- **Exposure:** West
- **Harvest:** Mid-September
- **Vineyard planting:** Vigna Furmjia, the estate's most recent planting; about 279 m above sea level.
- **Vinification:** Hand-picked into crates, crushed and destemmed, fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts. Aged 24 months in a mix of new and used fine-grained barriques, then at least 12 months in bottle. 15.5% ABV.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Storage:** Noted by the estate for its longevity.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-30



## Summary

A Rhone-inspired 100% Syrah from Costigliole, peppery and dense after two years in barrique.

## Tasting notes

Deep, almost purple-tinged ruby; dense, with black pepper, spice and a balsamic lift.

## Food pairings

Meat and furred game; drunk younger it also suits richly sauced fish dishes.