Winery Grillesino - Ciliegiolo

Winery GrillesinoCiliegiolo

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Ciliegiolo of Winery Grillesino is a red wine from the region of Maremma Toscana of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Ciliegiolo from the Winery Grillesino

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Ciliegiolo of Winery Grillesino in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Ciliegiolo of Winery Grillesino in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Grillesino's Ciliegiolo.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo

It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .

Last vintages of this wine

Ciliegiolo - 2019
In the top 100 of of Maremma Toscana wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Ciliegiolo - 2018
In the top 100 of of Maremma Toscana wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Ciliegiolo - 2017
In the top 100 of of Maremma Toscana wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Ciliegiolo - 2016
In the top 100 of of Maremma Toscana wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Ciliegiolo - 2015
In the top 100 of of Maremma Toscana wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Ciliegiolo - 2014
In the top 100 of of Maremma Toscana wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Ciliegiolo - 2013
In the top 100 of of Maremma Toscana wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Ciliegiolo from Winery Grillesino are 2007, 2009, 2008, 2016 and 2012.

Informations about the Winery Grillesino

The winery offers 13 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
This winery is part of the Compagnia del Vino.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Maremma Toscana in the region of Toscane

The Winery Grillesino is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Maremma Toscana to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 25000 of of Italy wines
In the top 5000 of of Maremma Toscana wines
In the top 75000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Maremma Toscana

The wine region of Maremma Toscana is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Antinori or the Domaine Rocca di Frassinello produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Maremma Toscana are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Maremma Toscana often reveals types of flavors of cherry, game or nutty and sometimes also flavors of hay, white peach or lime.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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