2024 Leonardo Bussoletti – 05035 – Ciliegiolo di Narni – Umbria – IGP

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2024 Leonardo Bussoletti – 05035 – Ciliegiolo di Narni – Umbria – IGP05035 Rosso is a red wine based on the Ciliegiolo grape. The name Ciliegiolo (Italian for small cherry) is derived from the cherry aroma of the berries. According to tradition, Ciliegiolo was introduced from Spain around 1870 by pilgrims returning from Santiago de Compostela, which justifies its synonym, Ciliegiolo di Spagna. The wines boast an intense red color, along with aromas of cherries and strawberries. They may range from juicy to fuller in

with a slight saline quality reflecting the proximity to the sea

The result is a powerful

originating from vines at an altitude of 190-210 meters in clay and silt-like soil

and a clean finish

instead of diminishing

sourced from 40-year-old vines and matured in oak for a period of 12 months

occasionally lacking acidity

a wine that captures the essence of the sun-drenched Salento region

The vineyard’s exposure to cool mountain winds and calcareous soils produces exceptional grapes

a family grower estate (récoltant-manipulant) in the village of Pevy

When you taste it

focusing on creating top-notch regional wines