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Silìneo Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG wine — Cerro winery — Dionysus

Silìneo Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

by Cerro · Tuscany, Italy

Awards & scores
  • 87pointsDWWA Bronze 2026Decanter World Wine Awards · 2022 vintage
  • 90pointsDWWA Silver 2025Decanter World Wine Awards · 2021 vintage
  • Tre Bicchieri 2023Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2019 vintage
  • Tre Bicchieri 2022Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2018 vintage
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese and other traditional grape varieties
VineyardGrapes from across the estate-owned vineyards in Montepulciano (SI)
LineFattoria del Cerro
VintagesMentions are published for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
CerroTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Produced in Montepulciano, in the province of Siena, from grapes gathered across Fattoria del Cerro’s estate-owned vineyards. Silìneo is conceived as the estate’s classic expression of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, combining respect for the potential of Sangiovese in Montepulciano with a modern interpretation of the denomination.

Grapes

Sangiovese with other traditional grape varieties.

Vinification

Fermentation and maceration take place at a controlled 24–28°C, with daily pumping over. The wine is racked after fermentation.

Ageing

Following racking, the wine matures for at least 18 months in large oak barrels.

Tasting profile

Aromas of cherry and small red fruits lead into an elegant yet bold palate. The finish is long and persistent.

Serving and pairing

Pair with roasted meat dishes and mature cheeses.

Label / history

Silìneo is the most classic wine of Fattoria del Cerro and brings together fruit from all the estate’s vineyards. Its invented name evokes elegance, sinuosity and balance, while its visual form recalls the harmonious contours of the hills surrounding the vineyards.