Cirelli 2020 Anfora Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC
Item Number: 16849
UPC: None
Country: Italy
Region: Abruzzo
Sub Region: Pescara
Appellation/AVA: Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2020
Grape(s): 100% Montepulciano
Type: Wine - Rose
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Soil Type: Calcium and clay
Winemaking Notes: Grapes were manually harvested from 10-year-old vines. The bunches were immediately destemmed, crushed in the hydraulic press (basket press), and the must was separated from the skins after 6 hours and transferred into the amphorae. At the end of the the first fermentation (30 days), the wine was racked for the first time and then put back into the amphorae where it remained until the malolactic fermentation completed. After which, it was racked one more time and put back into the amphorae to rest only on the fine lees.
Tasting Notes: Light, rusty red color. Nose exhibits red berries and strawberry jam with a hint of cherry. This wine is medium body with some tannins that can stand up to pork and poultry. Flavors of red fruit lingers long after on the palate.