Maremma Toscana DOC Ciliegiolo "Spineto" 2019 - Erik Banti

 Ciliegiolo is a traditional Maremma grape cultivated since centuries inside land and with new clones and technical aids now also grow closer to the Tyrrenean see.

Ciliegiolo needs a lot of care during growing and fermentation, it’s the first grape to be harvest along with the Merlot. The Ciliegiolo was formally blended with Sangiovese to give the wine a more brillant red colour and reduce a bit the sangiovese tannic taste.

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Erik Banti established his winery in 1981 in the village of Montemerano and have been from all considered the Pioneer of the Morellino di Scansano. With passion, enthusiasm and dedication he contribute significantly to make known this appellation at that time only locally distributed, in Italy and later on worldwide with significant valuations from the world major wines guides, wine magazines and newspapers column, starting from the 3 Gambero Rosso glasses to the Best Italian Buy of Wine Spectator.