Cirelli 2022 Anfora Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC
Item Number: 20288
UPC: None
Country: Italy
Region: Abruzzo
Sub Region: Pescara
Appellation/AVA: Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2022
Grape(s): Montepulciano
Type: Wine - Rose
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13.5
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Soil Type: Clay and limestone
Terracotta Amphora: Cirelli owns 800-liter amphorae produced by a Tuscan artisan in the small village of Impruneta, which is the home of terracotta craftsmanship in Italy. Each amphora is equipped with a fitted stainless steel lid to help limit extra oxygen contact.
Winemaking Notes: Montepulciano grapes are manually harvested. The bunches are destemmed and softly pressed after a few hours of skin maceration. The must is transferred to the clay amphorae for spontaneous primary fermentation. The wine is racked and then put back in the amphorae for malolactic fermentation. After which, it was racked one more time and put back into the amphorae to rest only on the fine lees. Aging in terracotta amphorae lasts about 6 months.
Tasting Notes: Light, rusty red color. Nose exhibits red berries and strawberry jam with a hint of cherry. This rosato wine is of medium body with some tannins that can stand up to pork and poultry. Flavors of red fruit lingers long after on the palate.