Wonderful table wine from abruzzo with organic fruit. Montepulciano in its purest form has the perfect balance of fruit and tannin, accomplished through destemming, a very light press and maceration. 6 months in stainless teel before bottling.

Origin: Abruzzo, Italy
ABV: 0.13
USNW Classification: Natural
Varietal & Type: Montepulciano
Vintage: 2022

Tasting Notes

Red Plum, Oregano, Boysenberry

Vineyards

Estate & Bought. Agricola Cirelli is an organic farm certified by IMC (doc. n.3194 RV.01), surrounded by 23 hectares of land. All of its production is designed to respect the natural cycles of the olive trees, vineyards, horticultural crops and the animal breeding. Crop rotation, natural fertilization, and free range animal grazing are Agricola Cirelli’s “techniques” of production. This harmonious environment creates olive oil, wine, vegetables, fruit and meats of supreme quality. The farm grows its food and wine in total respect of organic agriculture. Nature sets the rules and it dictates the rhythm of every activity. The animals’ interaction with the land offer natural grazing and fertilization of the vines, which means there is no need to use harmful chemical substances. Francesco purchased the land in 2003 right after his graduation in Economics at a prestigious European university. Before this, he was a student at the Italian Navy College. He decided to dedicate himself to organic agriculture because of the profound values of working the land (“Right after God the farmer comes next” he was told once). He is now helped out by his fiancée, Michela.

About the Winemaker

Francesco Cirelli is one of the great organic wineries in Abruzzo in Italy renowned for their Montepulciano reds and Trebbiano whites. The use of terracotta amphora is part for their winemaking principle, as seen in other iconic Italian wineries like Foradori and Frank Cornelissen. Fermentation and maturation in terracotta amphora is an ancient winemaking technique dating back to the Greeks and Romans, and before them the Caucasians over 7000 years ago. The gentle and slow micro-oxygenation of the wine in amphora ensures extraction is subtle and particularly with Cirelli resulting in wines that are silky and textural without harsh tannins or phenolics. In short when you drink Cirelli wines you are struck by how clean they are and how well they are crafted. Impeccable wines not losing any character or charm to sensible precise winemaking.

Shipping Details

US Natural Wine ships once a week, every Wednesday. All orders should be placed by Tuesday at 10am in order to be picked up from our distributors and out on Wednesday's delivery truck. Shipping cost is 30 bucks a box (up to 12 bottles) so we highly encourage picking up more than 1 bottle for the best value!