We are in Ripatransone, in the province of Ascoli Piceno, in a village overlooking the sea from a height that challenges the conventions of coastal viticulture. Here, Cantina dei Colli Ripani cultivates its vineyards on steep, clay-rich soils. A local anecdote says the wine’s name pays tribute to folk legends telling of such strong air currents that they feel like pranks played by a mischievous devil, yet capable of keeping the grapes perfectly healthy and concentrated. Marche IGT Rosso: this designation allows the winery to express creativity without excessive constraints, focusing entirely on the absolute quality of the raw material. 95% Montepulciano, completed by a small but decisive 5% of Cabernet Sauvignon. This international touch acts as a binding element, adding a hint of elegance and aromatic complexity that elevates the overall profile of the bottle. The grapes are carefully selected and hand-harvested in small crates. 30% of the bunches are dried, a technique that concentrates sugars and aromas. After a long maceration on the skins of around 20–25 days and the use of délestage to extract only the finest tannins, the wine from the dried grapes is blended with the rest, creating an explosive mix of softness and power. In the glass, Diavolo e Vento shows an intense, almost dark ruby red. The nose is broad and deep: bold notes of chocolate, freshly roasted coffee and sweet spices, followed by ripe cherry and wild blackberry. On the palate it is full, enveloping and remarkably persistent. The tannic structure is dense yet velvety, perfectly balanced by a warmth of alcohol that never tires. The perfect wine for Sunday meals. It pairs beautifully with roast lamb with herbs or a black pepper beef steak.