Cesanese del Piglio "Anfora" has an intense ruby red color with violet hues, with aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherry and raspberry, enriched by floral notes of violet, light spices and delicate nuances of powder. On the palate it is soft and velvety, with elegant and well-integrated tannins, balanced acidity and a splendid persistence, made even more refined by amphora aging, which enhances the typicality of the grape variety without adding woody notes, giving structure and freshness.
Type: Still red
Denomination: Cesanese del Piglio DOCG
Varietal(s): Cesanese
Harvest: Manual (mid-September)
Training system: Guyot
Soil and altitude: Red clays at 350/400 m a.s.l. Southern exposure
Location: Paliano, Le Cimate
Production: 45/50 q.li/ha
Sulfur: About 30 mg/L
Certification: Organic since 2025
Vinification and aging: Maceration in steel, aging 10 months in porous terracotta amphora, followed by about 6 months in bottle.
Organoleptic characteristics:
✦ Color: Intense ruby red, with violet hues
✦ Bouquet / Smell Notes: Aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, accompanied by floral notes of violet, hints of spice and delicate powdery notes.
✦ Palate/Taste: Soft and velvety, with elegant and well-integrated tannins, good acidity that ensures freshness and longevity.
Influence of amphora: Aging in amphora allows natural micro-oxygenation, which promotes the wine's evolution without the influence of woody aromas. This process enhances the typicality of Cesanese, keeping its fruity and floral aromas intact, giving balanced structure and remarkable flavor persistence.
Pairings: It best expresses its aromas with Roman pasta dishes and red meat sauces, traditional main courses, aged cheeses, sliced meat and tartare with capers and mustard. In summer it elegantly accompanies caponatas, while in winter it enhances baked vegetables, even au gratin, for a rich and enveloping encounter of flavors.
Bottle capacity: 0.75 L
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