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Francesco Cirelli Vino Rosso 2017
Abruzzo, ItalyThis is a new line from a familiar name in Abruzzo's natural wine circles. At Francesco Cirelli's estate Cireclli Farms, the wines are all made in amphora (illustrated by the sketched vessel on the label). Here, with this series, he purchases neighbouring organic fruit and raises it in stainless, rather than amphora, casting a different lens on his winemaking regime. The labels share the same colourful circles, but this line has the sphere standing alone, off to the side (referencing where he sources the grapes). This montepulciano streams blue plums, black cherries along a bitter, amaro-streaked, lighter palate, leaden with graphite-dusted tannins. The finish is fully bitter espresso, welcoming (necessitating) pairing with charcuterie or rabbit/mushroom stew.Tasted: 18 October 2018Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $23.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: MontepulcianoCSPC: 219694
