COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Grenache
PRODUCER
Cirillo Estate Wines
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Cirillo Estate 1850 Ancestor Vine Grenache is a red wine from the Barossa Valley, South Australia, crafted from vines planted no later than 1850. These vines are considered among the oldest Grenache vines globally, yielding fruit with exceptional concentration. Cirillo Estate Wines is a family producer with a long winemaking history, and Marco Cirillo is committed to preserving these ancient vines. The wine originates from sandy soils in the Seigersdorf area of the Barossa Valley.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€55
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines are over 170 years old.
Fact 02
Yields are extremely low, concentrating flavor.
Fact 03
Grown on sandy soils in the historic Seigersdorf area.
Fact 04
Marco Cirillo personally manages the ancient vines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Cirillo Estate 1850 Ancestor Vine Grenache is produced using traditional winemaking methods. Color is achieved through the maceration of grape skins with the juice during fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in oak barrels, which contributes to its profile. The vinification process is managed to highlight the characteristics derived from the ancient Grenache vines.
