COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Grenache
PRODUCER
Cirillo Estate Wines
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Vincent Grenache is a red wine from Cirillo Estate Wines, produced in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. It is made from 100% Grenache grapes. The wine's distinction lies in its origin from some of the world's oldest continuously producing Grenache vines, planted in 1848, 1901, and 1906. The producer, Cirillo Estate Wines, is a multi-generational family-owned estate dedicated to preserving these ancient vineyards. The 2023 vintage is characterized as vibrant and fruit-forward.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines planted in 1848, 1901, and 1906 contribute to this wine.
Fact 02
The vineyard soils are pure sand.
Fact 03
Minimal intervention is practiced in the vineyard.
Fact 04
This wine is unfiltered and unfined.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vincent Grenache is produced using 100% Grenache grapes from ancient vines. The winemaking process involves traditional open fermentation using natural yeast in stainless steel tanks. The wine is subsequently aged for six months in a mix of seasoned oak and stainless-steel tanks. It is bottled unfiltered and unfined, reflecting a minimal intervention approach.
