Hills of Rimini
Rimini is a world famous summer resort, known primarily for its hot beaches and rich nightlife. However, not everyone knows, that there are picturesque areas just above the bustling city, constituting a real asylum and shelter from the hustle and bustle of the city. This idyllic scenery is created here by castles, Fortresses, medieval settlements and ruins, undulating hills, fields and vineyards. At every step you can feel the breath of history and the landscape with the seasons changes like in a kaleidoscope from full of greenery and flowers of spring, through a quiet summer, calm autumn until mild winter.
However, it is impossible to say, that the wines from these hills have always been of excellent quality. For many decades, the city and its surroundings have focused on summer tourism, and the local population was looking for activities near the lucrative beaches. At that time, viticulture definitely went into the background. Vineyards remained in the hands of the people, focused on quantity, as a result, the quality of the wine produced must inevitably suffer. Fortunately, in the last twenty years of the previous century, the approach to wine production has radically changed.. This is due to a small group of winemakers and the new awareness and culture of wine promoted by wine cooperatives.. The quality of the local wine has been significantly improved at a rapid pace, which fully deservedly, w 1996 obtained the right to use the DOC appeal.
The Colli di Rimini DOC appellation covers different types of wines. The most noteworthy is Biancame, produced from an indigenous strain grown in Rimini and Rebola, made from grapes of the Pignoletto variety. The first one is white, dry wine with a strong personality, ideal in combination with fish-based dishes. Rabola is a unique dessert wine, which, unfortunately, due to very limited production, has little chance, to take its rightful place at the forefront of the best European wines.