Claudio Cipressi
Tintilia del Molise Settevigne 2018
| Denomination | DOC Tintilia del Molise Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Molise (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Tintilia |
| Aging | 36 months in steel followed by 6 months in bottle |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Tintilia, Tintilia del Molise DOC, 2018 harvest
- Aromatic profile: balsamic and spicy notes, soft, rounded and enveloping taste
- Vinification and ageing: 12 days maceration, 36 months in steel and 6 months in bottle
- Origin and agriculture: San Felice del Molise at 520 metres, organic and sustainable wine
- Pairings and awards: ideal with grilled meats, pork, cheeses; Vinous score 94, JS 92
Description
What kind of wine it is
Tintilia del Molise Settevigne is a still organic red wine produced by Claudio Cipressi, a faithful expression of Tintilia. In the glass, it displays a red colour enriched with elegant garnet reflections. On the nose, it reveals a clear aromatic profile, dominated by balsamic and spicy notes. The palate is soft, rounded and enveloping. These characteristics make it perfect for accompanying grilled meats, pork-based dishes and medium-aged cheeses.
Where it comes from
This label originates in San Felice del Molise, at about 520 metres above sea level, from organic and sustainable agriculture. The Tintilia vines are cultivated using the spur-pruned cordon method, limiting yields to maximise aromatic concentration. Claudio Cipressi's meticulous approach fully enhances this native grape variety, an authentic and profound expression of its territory of origin.
How it is produced
Production begins in October with a manual harvest and careful selection of the bunches. In the winery, the must undergoes maceration for at least twelve days at a controlled temperature to extract colour and aromas in a balanced way. The structure of the wine is defined through a long rest of thirty-six months in steel tanks, followed by six months of bottle ageing. This production choice ensures harmony and a marked predisposition to ageing.
History and Curiosities
The result of Claudio Cipressi's expertise in San Felice del Molise, Settevigne is an exceptional organic wine that celebrates the most authentic essence of Tintilia. The grapes, meticulously hand-picked at an altitude of 520 metres, undergo careful processing and rest for 36 months in steel, before completing their maturation in the bottle. Awarded for its excellence by Vinous and James Suckling, the 2018 vintage enhances the elegance of this precious native grape variety, offering a soft, rounded and elegantly enveloping sip.
Awards
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2018
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2018
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2003
- Oenologist: Cristiano Chiloiro
- Bottles produced: 50.000
- Hectares: 15
Molise is a beautiful region with a unique landscape. It is largely uncontaminated and the vineyards have great potential, which is why Claudio cultivates 16 hectares with enthusiasm.
The native grape vines he grows now include: 12 Molise Tintilia, 1,5 Montepulciano, about 1 Falanghina and 0.5 Trebbiano. Read more
| Name | Claudio Cipressi Tintilia del Molise Settevigne 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Tintilia del Molise DOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Tintilia |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Molise |
| Vendor | Claudio Cipressi |
| Story | History and Curiosities The result of Claudio Cipressi's expertise in San Felice del Molise, Settevigne is an exceptional organic wine that celebrates the most authentic essence of Tintilia. The grapes, meticulously hand-picked at an altitude of 520 metres, undergo careful processing and rest for 36 months in steel, before completing their maturation in the bottle. Awarded for its excellence by Vinous and James Suckling, the 2018 vintage enhances the elegance of this precious native grape variety, offering a soft, rounded and elegantly enveloping sip. |
| Origin | San Felice del Molise (CB) |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 3000 plants/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 35-40 quintali per ettaro |
| Harvest | First half of October |
| Fermentation temperature | Never exceeding 25-28 °C |
| Fermentation | Minimum 12 days |
| Production technique | Maceration for at least 12 days; ageing for 36 months in steel and 6 months in bottle; manual harvest in crates |
| Wine making | Careful selection of the grape bunches. Maceration for a minimum of 12 days without ever exceeding 25-28 °C. Ageing for 36 months in stainless steel followed by 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | 36 months in steel followed by 6 months in bottle |
| Year production | 50000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |