750ml
La Vigne La Vigne «Il Ciliegino» Vallagarina IGT
Il Ciliegino (meaning a small cherry) is born of the technique of partial drying and refermentation from a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (20%) and Cabernet Franc (20%)
Varietal: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
Appellation: Vallagarina IGT
Production Zone: Isera, near Trento, in the North of Italy; altitude 200- 250 mt asl.
Soil: Clay and sandy soils, rich in gravel and pebbles
Vinification: Grapes hand-picked. Part of the grapes are air-dried. Fermentation and maceration for 21 days. After that, the partially dried grapes are also fermented with the previous must
Maturation: 18-24 months in American oak barriques during which the malolactic fermentation is fully completed. Bottled after a slight filtration. 6 months in bottle before being released on the market
Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas
- Dark ruby color, very rich and deep. Earthy notes introduce scents of dark fruit. Potent and full bodied on the palate. It offers a mouthwatering richness of plum and black currant.
- Excellent with pastas with savory sauces, grilled or roasted meats and with age cheeses.
Winery Profile
- The warmth of the sunny and stony plains of Trentino flows through La Vigne’s wines. Marco Spagnolli, a garagiste vine grower and winemaker, cares for the earth and cultivates the vines to preserve in his wines the flavors and bouquets of this splendid Italian region.
- The vineyards are mainly found in the municipality of Isera and consist of vines that are between 15 and 35 years old. The Cabernet Sauvignon vines cover 1 hectare of vineyards, mostly planted with the Guyot system, and enjoy a southern-eastern exposure at 200 meters above sea level, thriving in this calcareous, sandy soil.
- Nature must be respected, with its rhythms and its seasons, and treated with patience and skills: La Vigne wines are the perfect example of how the fruit of the earth can be transformed in superior products of the art of drinking.