Grenache 'Ancestor Vine', Cirillo 2018 Size:750 ml graphite and clove reveal undertones

graphite and clove reveal undertones of violets and raspberry coulis

and Mosconi (50-yr-old vines) • 400 meters above sea level on average • Clay lime marls from the helvetian period • Fermentation and maturation in 100% stainless steel with daily punch downs and pump-overs • Rests 2 to 4 months in bottle before spring release • 1990 was the premier vintage release • 370 cases produced annually on average

oxidative shades with a depth personality

Very intense fragrance: when young it is very fruity with hints of Golden apple

Grenache 'Ancestor Vine', Cirillo 2018 Size:750 ml graphite and clove reveal undertones100% Grenache A single vineyard, planted in 1848 in the Light Pass region of the Barossa Valley This single vineyard is believed to be the oldest Grenache vineyard in the world Ancient lake bed sand Hand harvested in late March early April Basket pressed Fermented in open top fermenters with indigenous yeast Aged for 10 months in seasoned hogshead