Casale Del Giglio
Casale del Giglio Mater Matuta Lazio
2015
$68.75
About this winery
As a child and young teenager the fields and lanes of the family estate, Casale del Giglio, were nothing more to Antonio Santarelli than a place where he could spend carefree weekends; but all changed when he joined his father Dino in the family business. By then, he knew instinctively that their unconventional land in the Agro Pontino valley, some 50 kms south of Rome, offered a unique opportunity to attempt something no-one had ever attempted.
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Product notes
Excellent pairing with red meats, elaborate stews and mature cheeses
Production notes
Blend of 85% Syrah and 15% Petit Verdot; maceration in a submerged cap and numerous rack and return operations for the Syrah, and pumping over for the Petit Verdot. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts (18 to 20 days), aging in new barrels for 22 to 24 months, followed by 10 to 12 months in bottle.
Tasting notes
Intense ruby red color; elegant aromas of coffee, violet, black cherry, spices such as coriander, nutmeg and cinnamon. On the palate, it seduces with its silky texture, fine tannins and a long, spicy finish.