Ippolito 1845 Colli del Mancuso Cirò Classico Superiore Riserva 2018
Ciro Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva by Ippolito 1845 winery in a famous Ciro area of Calabria is made of 100%, the most ancient and noble grape of Calabria, exclusively cultivated in Mancuso estate, luscious and fertile hills located at the heart of Ciro area.
This Italian wine is ruby red in color, it boasts elegant perfumes of wild cherry and plums, with subtle notes of spices and vanilla. The flavor is full, smooth and delicately tannic.
Recommended to pair with game, roast and braised meat.
Ciro Riserva ages in oak barrels for 12 months in order to achieve an elegant and smooth structure.
How is the wine made?
The grapes, left to ripen on the hill until the second half of October, are carefully selected. A long maceration on the marc is followed by 12 months of refinement in oak barrels, so as to enhance the elegance and softness of the wine.
About the winery
It was 1845 when Vincenzo Ippolito impressed his initials on his farmhouse among olive trees, orange groves and vineyards.
With over 160 years of history, Ippolito is the oldest winery in Calabria. Located in the historic centre of Cirò Marina, heart of Calabrian viticulture, the winery includes 250 acres, located on the sunny hills near the Ionian Sea, in the classic Cirò area.
The grapes grown and harvested are 100% native to the true heritage of Calabria: Gaglioppo, Greco Bianco, Calabrese and Pecorello.
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