Casale del Giglio Bellone Lazio 2024 (750ml) Cabernet Franc

Casale del Giglio Bellone Lazio 2024 (750ml) Cabernet FrancBellone is an ancient grape varietal believed to have been cultivated way back in the Roman times. Pliny the Elder himself referred to it as "Uva Pantastica" or "pane d'uva" (a grape as good as bread). Now grown almost exclusively in Lazio, this grape does best near the sea making the small coastal town of Anzio the perfect place to cultivate this lively grape. The persistent sea breeze of the region contributes to the over ripening of the grapes,

The taste of champagne is firm and intense

corner of the Columbia Valley

Only 35% of the secondary malolactic fermentation was allowed

This is a wine of great beauty and complexity

specifically in the area of Oltrepo’ by the town of Broni

The freshness of the Sangiovese combined with the red fruits and the soft tannins forms the 2021 Casamatta Rosso

there was no frost on the ground at all

with fine bubbles and a beautifully dry finish

candied violets

but can age as well

herbal spicy bouquet

Finished wine: Alcohol 13