An extraordinary rosé wine made from Montepulciano, which through its amphora ageing and natural vinification embodies a unique character between red wine and rosé.
20,50 €27,33 € / l
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Bottler: Azienda Cirelli la Collina Biologica SRL, Via Lago Isoletta 4, 65129 Pescara / Italy
In the glass
Colour
Transparent, radiant cherry red – clear and luminous in the glass
Nose
Intense red fruit abundance: sour cherry, heart cherry, amarena cherry and a hint of cola cherry, complemented by preserved strawberries, hibiscus, wild raspberry syrup and fine meadow spice
Palate
Juicy and radiant with fine phenolics, almost powdery-polished tannin structure, vibrant ripe acidity as the driving element – juicy, fresh and irresistibly drinkable
Character
Too fresh for a red, too powerful for a rosé – a hedonistic boundary-walker with natural elegance and great drinking flow
Pairing
Grilled lamb or porchetta, hearty antipasti and charcuterie, pizza with spicy toppings
Notes
Short maceration time of six hours on the skins, ageing and malolactic fermentation in amphora, fermentation with indigenous yeasts – artisanal natural vinification on lean loam-limestone soils of Abruzzo
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Transparent, luminous cherry red – radiant and crystal-clear in the glass. Neither rosé nor red wine, but something unique and unmistakable.
Nose
The nose practically explodes with red fruit: sour cherry, heart cherry and amarena cherry dominate, accompanied by a hint of cherry cola. Preserved strawberries, hibiscus and the syrup of small wild raspberries lend the whole an almost intoxicating opulence. A delicate spicy note of summer meadow rounds off the bouquet into pure, unadorned hedonism.
Palate
On the palate, the radiant fruit unfolds with remarkable energy, flanked by a fine-grained phenolic structure that elegantly channels the juicy texture. The refined tannin structure appears almost powdery, whilst a vibrant, ripe acidity pulses like a driving rhythm behind the fruit. Full, juicy, irresistible.
Finish
Long, fruity and refreshing – the finish never truly leaves the glass empty. Too fresh for a red wine, too powerful and characterful for a rosé: the Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo is a category unto itself.
Terroir & Origin
The vines of Francesco Cirelli are rooted in the Abruzzi on lean clay-limestone soils that give the grapes tension and mineral substance. Own and leased vineyards provide the raw material for this extraordinary wine.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Vinified from the regional flagship variety Montepulciano: the grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed and gently crushed, then left on the skins for around six hours – just long enough for colour and structure, not too long for freshness. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and subsequent malolactic fermentation take place in amphorae, which lend the wine a fine creaminess and earthy depth without overwhelming its fruity character.
Food Pairing Suggestions
A versatile secret weapon at table: ideal with grilled lamb, charcuterie and salumi, Pizza Margherita or a classic Pasta all’Amatriciana. Equally convincing as a standalone summer drink, served well chilled.
Special Features
The Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo is one of Italy’s most underrated wine categories – not a rosé, not a red wine, but an independent, proud DOC with centuries-old tradition. Cirelli’s amphora version demonstrates how contemporary and exciting this category can be.
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