La Selva Ciliegiolo 2016
It always amazes me how many native Italian wine grape varieties there are, just waiting to be discovered. Ciliegiolo, a red wine grape, is one of them. Pronounced chee-lee-eh-JOH-loh, the name means little cherry, referring to the wine’s abundant dark red cherry notes. A native grape of Tuscany, Ciliegiolo thrives in warm hillside vineyards, particularly in the Maremma, a coastal region of southeastern Tuscany, as well as throughout Chianti. It is also found in Umbria, Lazio, Liguria, and Puglia. Ciliegiolo is a local grape with strong cherry flavors. This wine was aged in French oak barrels for 8 months, then aged for an additional 6 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Note
A well-structured, earthy, spicy, and bright wine with dark red cherry notes, hints of smoke, and a wonderful salinity; an excellent Ciliegiolo with great zing that would pair perfectly with smoked ribs and other barbecue dishes. Certified organic.
It always amazes me how many native Italian wine grape varieties there are, just waiting to be discovered. Ciliegiolo, a red wine grape, is one of them. Pronounced chee-lee-eh-JOH-loh, the name means little cherry, referring to the wine’s abundant dark red cherry notes. A native grape of Tuscany, Ciliegiolo thrives in warm hillside vineyards, particularly in the Maremma, a coastal region of southeastern Tuscany, as well as throughout Chianti. It is also found in Umbria, Lazio, Liguria, and Puglia. Ciliegiolo is a local grape with strong cherry flavors. This wine was aged in French oak barrels for 8 months, then aged for an additional 6 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Note
A well-structured, earthy, spicy, and bright wine with dark red cherry notes, hints of smoke, and a wonderful salinity; an excellent Ciliegiolo with great zing that would pair perfectly with smoked ribs and other barbecue dishes. Certified organic.
No comments:
Post a Comment