2023 Casale del Giglio Censanese
Produced from Cesanese, an indigenous grape of Italy's Latium Province of Frosinone. This deep ruby red wine is crafted from a late-ripening variety with a history rooted in the region. The wine contains 50 to 75% sun-dried grapes and was aged in used Austrian Cherry Wood barrels. This winemaking approach yields a wine with persistent tannins and pronounced acidity, essential criteria for long aging potential.
Regular price
$34.00
Regular price
Sale price
$34.00
Farming
Harvest
Late harvesting in late October due to high, hilly slopes of the vineyards
Fermentation
Cold maceration for 6-7 days at 8°C; submerged cap, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeast at 18-20°C for approximately 20 days with repeated punching down, followed by 10-12 days of maceration on the skins to extract tannins
Aging
After racking, half aged in stainless steel vats and half in oak tonneaux (400 liter casks) for approximately 12 months; portion aged in used Austrian cherry wood barrels
