Pure Ciliegiolo - Murelli

Selected by Hammm for its authentic, rural soul, winemakers revitalizing forgotten vineyards in the Umbrian hills. Each wine is born from respect for the land and a desire to express it honestly.

The wine

Murelli's pure Ciliegiolo is an Umbrian red wine with an intense and authentic character, which best expresses the qualities of this native grape variety.

Characteristics

Grown on clayey and loamy soils rich in organic matter, the grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed, and gently pressed. Spontaneous fermentation takes place in open vats for 15 days. It then ages in steel for 8 months.

Tasting notes

In the glass it is a fragrant Ciliegiolo: fresh, fruity and round, light tannins, with returns of cherry and small red fruits.

Recommended pairings

Perfect with cured meats , young cheeses , Umbrian crostini, chicken cacciatore, light grill and Margherita pizza.

Origin: Umbria
Grape variety: 100% Ciliegiolo
Soil: clayey-silty, rich in organic matter
Vineyard: 2005 plantings, ~15 km from the winery
Method: manual harvest; spontaneous fermentation in open vats (15 days); aging in steel (8 months)
Bottles produced: 1,000
Origin of the name: from the word in which the vineyard grows