Ciliegiolo Toscana IGT 2019 - La Lecciaia

The Ciliegiolo Toscana IGT from Fattoria La Lecciaia is a wine that represents a sublime meeting between tradition and innovation. Produced in the heart of Tuscany, this wine pays homage to the Ciliegiolo grape variety, often considered the hidden gem of Italian viticulture. Its coloring is an intense ruby red, almost as if capturing the sunsets of the region from which it comes. On the nose, the wine bursts into a bouquet of fresh cherries, berries, and a hint of exotic spices. On the palate, its elegance is unmistakable: soft tannins, a medium body, and a long, pleasantly spicy finish. Aging in stainless steel preserves the freshness of the fruit, while a brief maturation in the wood afterwards rounds out the profile. Perfect for pairing with pasta dishes with meat-based sauces or semi-mature cheeses, it is also the ideal wine for an outdoor aperitif on a summer evening.

Denomination: Rosso Toscana IGT
Vintage: 2019
Dosage: Dry
Grape variety: Ciliegiolo
Region: Tuscany (IT), Montalcino (SI)
Aging: Oak barrels
Serving temperature: 16/18°C
Alcohol content: 14% vol.

Fattoria La Lecciaia was founded by Mauro Pacini in 1983 in Montalcino and extends over 60 hectares of which 15 are vineyards. At the beginning of the 2000s the family purchased a further property in Maremma in the Montecucco denomination, and the company was then enriched with another 16 hectares of vineyards. The marvelous main cellar remains that of Montalcino nestled around the Manapetra vineyard from which the precious Cru produced by the company derives. The grapes are best exploited thanks to careful and meticulous care during vinification and the wine is subsequently enriched by years of aging in wood. The result is genuine wines that respect tradition with a modern imprint: structured reds with soft and velvety tannins over time, elegant fruity bouquets and notable and persistent on the palate.