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Ciliegiolo

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Meaning “little cherry” in its native Italian, Ciliegiolo (pronounced chee-lee’eh-joh-loh) is very closely linked to the famous Sangiovese grape, and likewise thrives in the hills of Tuscany. Ciliegiolo wines are a lush red colour, with a soft structure and restrained acidity; they’re unabashedly juicy in appeal and equally enjoyable both with or without food.

General Characteristics

  • Chocolate
  • Coffee
  • Toffee
  • Vanilla
  • Baking Spice
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Cherry
  • Cranberry
  • Pomegranate
  • Redcurrant
  • Blackberry
  • Bramble
  • Cured Meat
  • Leather
  • Jam
  • Raspberry
  • Strawberry
  • Cedar
  • Oak
  • Smoke
  • Tobacco
  • Forest Floor
  • Mushroom
  • Almond
  • Marzipan
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