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Bolla di Urbano
Cesanese del Piglio Superiore DOCG
100% Cesanese di Affile
A savory wine on the nose with dark wild fruits, sour cherry, and forest floor. A dense and powerful wine on the nose and through the palate with profound texture, flavors of black currant, blackberry, cocoa, walnut, and beef fat. Completed by a complex finish that will age for many years to come.
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The “Bolla” is a name reserved for the most important religious documents in Italian. Pileum makes many different Cesanese wines, but this bottling represents something truly special, almost sacred. This is the top cuvee from the estate highlighting the old vines in the best terroir. 1,000 cases produced with native yeast fermentation and 20 months aging in both large and small neutral barrels.
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Cesanese del Piglio
Cesanese del Piglio DOCG
100% Cesanese di Affile
A distinct wine marked by red fruits like pomegranate and cherry, floral spice, juniper, forest floor and cured meat. The pallet is lively with acidity and tannin, balanced by a fruit concentration and freshness that makes this wine and region stand out strong.
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The grape, pronounced (Chae-zah-NAE-say) is said to be the preferred grape of the ancient Romans. The Piglio region received its DOCG status in 2008. Many experts say Cesanese has the potential to be one of the great red grapes of Italy.
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