Cirsium
Cesanese Riserva of olevano romano
The Cirsium comes from a 65 year old single vineyard of 100% Cesanese di Affile planted by Damiano's grandfather in 1953. It derives its name from the Latin for thistle. This vineyard produces naturally about 4 - 6 bunches per vine and is the top selection of the estate.
Cirsium is fermented in a stainless steel tank at temperature controlled within 25 °C to preserve the varietal aromas of Cesanese. Maceration lasts for about 15 days. After maceration, the wine is racked in French oak barrels where it does malolactic fermentation and ages on the fine lees for about 18 months. Batonage when needed. Cirsium rests quietly in the cellar for at least 2 years after bottling.
Grape Variety: Cesanese d’Affile
Zone: Olevano Romano Vigna Vecchia
Soil: Deep red Volcanic
Training system: Albarello
Exposition: South
Altitude: 450masl
Age of vines: 65+ years
Vinification: Separated by lot and fermented separately in temperature controlled stainless steel with indigenous yeast and 15 days maceration on the skins
Refinement: Aged for 18 months French oak barrels on the fine lees and refinement of 24 months in bottle
Vine density: 5000 vines/hectare
ABV: 14.5%
Annual Production: 3,600 bottles