The wines from the La Collina series by Francesco Cirelli come from organic contract farming on surrounding farms. For this Cerasuolo, the grapes are destemmed, followed by a 24-hour maceration in tanks. The must is then gently pressed and fermented spontaneously in stainless steel. After four months on the lees, it is bottled after a small addition of sulphur.
Color
Bright cherry red, transparent and clear.
Nose
Confident, full of existence and clear as a bell, the 2022 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo from Francesco Cirelli smells like a whole grove of crisp, fresh cherries. With full fruit ahead, it fulfils every expectation one may have of a top Cerasuolo without drifting into the category of seasonal article. Suitable for year-round enjoyment, it combines its high-performance fruit with subtle notes of kitchen herbs and mild spices, which the cherry doesn't care about at all.
Mouth
It flows unabashedly cherry-like into the throat until the fine tannins appear and contour it on the palate. They seem almost dusty in texture and enclose the sparkling fruit like jewels. Bone-dry with well-integrated acidity, the yeast ageing can also be felt haptically on the palate. TipTop all-rounder for everything you can eat out of your left hand.
Food recommendations from Sebastian Bordthäuser
- Pasta Pomodoro
- Pizza with tuna
- Bacon burger
| Allergens | Contains sulfur |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Cirelli |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
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| Residual sweetness | ■□□□□ |
| Acid | 5,2 g/l |
| Drinking temperature | 12° |
| Manufacturer | Azienda Cirelli la Collina Biologica SRL, Via Lago Isoletta 4, 65129 Pescara / Italy, Organic Certificate: IT BIO 006 |
