Cesanese

Lazio, Italy

There are two distinct types of Cesanese in Lazio. Cesanese Comune is the more widely grown ‘work horse’ variety that supplies much of Rome’s vino della casa. The more superior Cesanese d’Affile is a distinct sub-variety regarded by many as the Pinot Noir of central Italy.

The name Cirsium is Latin for thistle, depicted on the label. From the oldest low yielding vines planted in 1953, it is aged eighteen months in old barrels followed by extended bottle age. Cirsium shows concentrated cherry liqueur fruit with dried roses, the palate full and rich with silky tannins and great balance.