2023 Cirelli ‘Orange Feller’ Abruzzo IGT

Francesco Cirelli has become a big name in winemaking. He and his wife, Michela, are an example of organic and natural leaning wine makers that can produce larger quantities. They are also so so much more than wine...

Cirelli Farms is the name of their IMC-certified organic farmland situated on 22 hectares of fertile land. Everything produced on the farm is done so respecting the sustainable natural cycles of our olive groves, vineyards, organic horticultural crop fields and animal breeding. Crop rotation, a period of rest for the soil, fertilization and livestock grazing are only some of the vital steps in the process of producing wine (in terracotta wine jars), olive oil, organically grown fruit and vegetables and meat of the finest quality.

The Biologica line incorporates not just organic grapes but biodynamic practices in the soil management as well- a stronger push to maintain the biodiversity. Grapes are destemmed and then transferred to the press where, after few hours of skin contact,are softly pressed.
The juice is transferred to stainless steel tanks and spontaneously ferments.
The wine rests in stainless steel tanks for a period of four months before the bottling.

True to the more traditional and pigmented Cerasuolo style, this wine is more fresh and easy while still balancing the savory/fruity qualities we look for in these wines. Think of it like a holiday rose', can hang all night- sip before dinner, sip afterwards.