l'Olivella - Cesanese 2020 (750ml) Hungary

l'Olivella - Cesanese 2020 (750ml) HungaryWith Rome as its cultural, political and historical epicenter, Lazio has been a picturesque agricultural area around a metropolis for millennia. A land of shepherds and farmers, the Lazio countryside is rich in produce and livestock, but it was not until 2008 that the denomination had its first DOCG wine. This designation went to wines made from the Cesanese grape in Piglio. The L'Olivella vineyard is of volcanic origin, rich in potassium, phosphorus

The wine shows a red cherry colour with violet nuances that denotes its youth

it is a perfect sipper and refreshing

The wine was aged for 12 months in both new and used oak barrels and then stored in bottles for 9 months before being launched commercially

A salty mineral vein powers through

barbequed foods

This wine is an exquisite reflection of the region’s unique cool climate

this vintage cuvee is a symbol of excellence

Delicately soft and harmonious on the palate

blackberries and violets

Very nice wine with black fruit aromas

a bunch of white flowers

92pts James Suckling