Riserva Lepanto Cesanese Del Piglio Superiore - Giacobbe Alberto

Riserva Lepanto Cesanese Del Piglio Superiore - Giacobbe AlbertoThe barrel-aged Riserva Lepanto Cesanese Del Piglio Superiore from the Lazio wine-growing region presents itself in the glass with a dense ruby red color. Poured into a red wine glass, this Old World red wine displays wonderfully complex aromas of blackberry, rounded off by further fruity nuances contributed by its maturation in wooden barrels. On the palate, the Riserva Lepanto Cesanese Del Piglio Superiore from Giacobbe Alberto opens pleasantly dry, firm and aromatic. On the palate, the texture of this powerful red wine is wonderfully velvety, fleshy and dense. In the finish, this red wine from the Lazio wine-growing region delights with beautiful length. Once again, there are hints of blackberry. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the clay-dominated soils are added. Vinification of Giacobbe Alberto Riserva Lepanto Cesanese Del Piglio Superiore This wine clearly focuses on a single grape variety, namely Cesanese d'Affile. Only the best grape material was used for this wonderfully powerful varietal wine from Giacobbe Alberto. In Lazio, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on clay soils. After the grape harvest, the grapes are immediately brought to the press house, where they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks and large wood at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by several months of aging on the fine lees before the wine is finally bottled. Food recommendation for Giacobbe Alberto Riserva Lepanto Cesanese Del Piglio Superiore Enjoy this red wine from Italy best at a temperature of 15–18°C as an accompanying wine to boeuf bourguignon, stuffed bell peppers or vegetable couscous with beef meatballs.