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Il Ciliegiolo Maremma Toscana DOC wine — Cecchi winery — Dionysus

Il Ciliegiolo Maremma Toscana DOC

by Cecchi · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationMaremma ToscanaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesCiliegiolo
LineVal delle Rose
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for3–5 years
Bottled in0.75 l
CecchiTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from the Val delle Rose estate vineyards in the Morellino di Scansano area. The vines grow at 150 m above sea level on quartz-rich sandy soils.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in the second half of September. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks for 15 days at a maximum temperature of 25 °C.

Serving and pairing

Pair with red meat, game, duck or quail.