{"product_id":"sator-sileno-ciliegiolo-igt-toscana-2018-direct","title":"Gianni Moscardini Sileno Ciliegiolo IGT Toscana 2018 (750mL\/1.5L)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tasting impressions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatics here are a touch more roasty than the 2016. Overall, the 2018 is richer and fuller but with the same tasty red fruit flavors that seem a bit sweeter. It is certainly more primary and needs plenty of air (or cellar time) to fill out and resolve. While bigger, it is no less balanced and will evolve into a first-class Ciliegiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCiliegiolo from individual plots are harvested manually in two stages. The first is for rosé. Ten days later – the riper grapes are harvested for Sileno. The grapes are vinified and refined separately.  The winemaking process varies according to the climate of that year. Fermentation is with indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature. Half the wine ages in oak barrels for 6-8 months and the other half in cement for the same time. It rests in the bottle for 6 months before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the grape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCiliegiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (little cherry in Italian) \u003c\/span\u003eis having a moment. Genetically related to Sangiovese, it is featured in Central and Northwestern Italy. It is prone to mildew. It tends to produce wines evocative of its name - gentle in structure and tannins, nicely fruited and very juicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGianni's perspective on the vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2018 Winter temperatures were typical, with only a short period below zero. Rain was heavy in January and February. Buds started sprouting at the beginning of April.  Spring was a mix of extreme heat , humidity and rain, which led to flowering at the beginning of June. More rain came at the end of July, which helped cool the hot summer and allowed the grapes to add ripeness and sugar. The fall brought ideal conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvest started at the end of August for Merlot and Ciliegiolo, followed by the Vermentino and the Fiano grapes, ending with the Sangiovese grapes at the beginning of October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Glassware: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vdltwine.com\/collections\/grassl\/products\/grassl-liberte-wine-glass\"\u003eGrassl Liberté\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gianni Moscardini","offers":[{"title":"2018 \/ 750 mL","offer_id":39397469945899,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2018 \/ 1500 mL","offer_id":39397469978667,"sku":"","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/4414\/products\/Ciliegiolo18.png?v=1624909070","url":"https:\/\/vdltwine.com\/products\/sator-sileno-ciliegiolo-igt-toscana-2018-direct","provider":"VDLT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}