PrincipioCiliegiolo Maremma Toscana Doc
Antonio Camillo
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.Read more
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Aromatic notes
Muted ruby red. Red fruits, balsamic notes. Structured, fresh, full-bodied, slightly tannic.
Pairings
White meats, Rare red meats, Braised red meats, Game and offal, Cured meats, Intense cooked fish, Cooked vegetables and legumes, Mushrooms and truffles, Eggs, Spiced dishes.
Structure
Colour: Red
Fizziness: Still
Sweetness: Dry
Grape varieties: Ciliegiolo 100%
Alcohol: 13%
Volume: 0.75 l
Vinification parameters
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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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Micro wine-growing area
Montemerano
Vineyard
Medium-textured loamy, with good skeleton supply
Between 40 and 50 years old
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Origin
Tuscany
Maremma Grossetana
Montemerano
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Antonio Camillo
Ciliegiolo Maremma Toscana Doc
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Antonio Camillo
In the Tuscan Maremma, Antonio Camillo produces wines from Ciliegiolo and Sangiovese grapes, drawing on hillside vineyards, organic farming and a crisp, clean style.
In the Tuscan Maremma, Antonio Camillo produces wines from Ciliegiolo and Sangiovese grapes, drawing on hillside vineyards, organic farming and a crisp, clean style.
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