'Principio' Ciliegiolo Maremma Toscana Doc 2020
Antonio Camillo
14.50 €
Il Principio is a red wine made from only Ciliegiolo grapes, the 40-plus-year-old vineyards stand in the hills near Montemerano in the province of Grosseto at an altitude of 200 to 400 meters. The Ciliegiolo vine gets its name from the cherry scent of the grapes and the resulting wine. It was first described in the 1600s, and the description closely resembles today's Ciliegiolo. It is characterized by a wide and long pyramid-shaped cluster, the berries are compact, round and large, and it is very susceptible to mildew, high winds and spring frosts. Ciliegiolo is very vigorous and productive and is resistant to drought; it grows well on draining, hilly soils that are moderately ventilated. It is grown mainly in central Italy and mainly in Tuscany in the Maremma area. Genetic studies show that Ciliegiolo is related to Sangiovese and other very rare varieties such as Moscato Violetto, Calabrese di Montenuovo and Negrodolce.
Muted ruby red. Red fruits, balsamic notes. Structured, fresh, full-bodied, slightly tannic.
14.50 €
Medium-textured loamy, with good skeleton supply
Between 40 and 50 years old
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Fermentation in stainless steel with maceration for 12-15 days. Aging in cement tanks for 6 months, then 3 months in bottle.
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