Ciliegiolo IGT Toscana 2021

24.00

Genetically related to Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo shares many characteristics with its more famous relative, such as a heightened sensitivity to terroir. In our sandy soils in particular, the two varietals show even more similarities – the key difference being that our Ciliegiolo is slightly less austere and more fruity than our Sangiovese.

Varietals: 100% Ciliegiolo

Vinification: Spontaneously fermentated in concrete tanks. Aged in neutral oak tonneaux and stainless steel.

Vintage Notes:  Bright, brilliant red. Full of red cherry aromas and flavours as its name would suggest, this is a delicious and easy to drink wine, and is great fun to compare to Sangiovese from the same region. An extremely graceful wine, with sleek tannins and fine lines of acid.

Try it with: Risotto or lamb

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Description

La Torre alle Tolfe is a diversified farm and azienda comprising 13 hectares of vineyards, 6.5 hectares of olive groves, and 80+ hectares of woodland, arable land, and pastures. Organic since 2004 and recently certified with DIVERSITY ARK, we produce Chianti Colli Senesi, Rosato, and monovarietal bottlings of local Tuscan varieties. Thanks to the sandy, ancient marine soils of the property, the wines exhibit a vibrant acidity, freshness, and minerality, which is supported by a vinification philosophy of spontaneous fermentation, low cellar intervention, and aging primarily in inert vessels. We are proud members of VINNATUR and FIOI (Federazione Italiana Olivicolturi Indipendenti).