Description
The Cirillo 1850 Grenache grown on sandy soils situated in the old Seigersdorf or Light Pass area of the Barossa Valley. This single vineyard is believed to be the oldest Grenache vineyard in the world.
There are aromas of dark berry fruit, dried herbs and spice. The palate is medium to full‐bodied with intense yet subtle delicate flavors of cherry, aniseed, white pepper and savory notes. Matured in aged seasoned hogsheads for 24 months.
The Cirillo Grenache is more about the variety than the oak. The tannins are soft and long with great length. The balance between the primary fruit and the acid make this a beautifully seamless wine that mimics Rhone styles. One of the few Australian Grenaches that will reward over a decade of cellaring.
There are aromas of dark berry fruit, dried herbs and spice. The palate is medium to full‐bodied with intense yet subtle delicate flavors of cherry, aniseed, white pepper and savory notes. Matured in aged seasoned hogsheads for 24 months.
The Cirillo Grenache is more about the variety than the oak. The tannins are soft and long with great length. The balance between the primary fruit and the acid make this a beautifully seamless wine that mimics Rhone styles. One of the few Australian Grenaches that will reward over a decade of cellaring.
In the cellar
A single vineyard Grenache that is the oldest Grenache vineyard in the world. Aged in old hogsheads barrels for 24 months.
Winemaker: Marco Cirillo
Winemaker: Marco Cirillo
About the Winery
The family farm and ancestor vineyards grow in around 8ft of pure golden sand, which is a common terroir of the Vine‐Vale area. Marco and Vincent remain the only two people who have ever pruned the 1848 Grenache vineyard in the past 40 years. The early ‘basket‐pruning’ style that was adopted by Vince in the 70’s has helped the vines support themselves and continue to produce incomparable fruit each year. Their meticulous craftsmanship is why this vineyard is a picture of health today.
