CASE PRICE = $28.99 per bottle (add 12+ quantity to your basket)
About the wine:The Fratelli Cigliuti winery is situated on the Serraboella hill, 350 metres above sea level, overlooking the village of Neive, in the Langhe region of Piemonte, N.W. Italy.
Neive is one of the three villages responsible for producing Barbaresco from the Nebbiolo grape. The territory of Langhe is characterised by hills, steep slopes and a predominantly calcareous clay soil. The climate is mainly continental, with important differences in microclimate depending on the site. This terroir brings minerality, complexity, personality and longevity to the wines.
‘Fratelli Cigliuti’ (Cigliuti Brothers) dates back to a time when Renato’s father and his brother sold grapes and wine in bulk to local private customers.
In 1964 Renato Cigliuti, the current owner & winemaker, inherited the estate and was the first to bottle his family’s wine.
The estate remains family owned and run, now into its fifth generation with daughters Claudia and Silvia.
We produce approximately 30,000 bottles from our own vineyards of 6.5 hectares.
Ratings & Reviews
Wine Spectator Magazine:
"Rich, displaying a slight grain to its texture, this Barbera offers black cherry, blackberry and sweet black licorice flavors, with a dusting of cocoa on the finish. Drink now through 2014. 750 cases made." –BS (2011)
90 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine (2007 vintage):"This tightly wound red is marked by alluring aromas and flavors of cherry, black currant and mineral, along with accents of tobacco and earth. Features clarity, depth and complexity, ending with a compact yet lingering aftertaste. Best from 2012 through 2014. 750 cases made." –BS (Feb 28, 2011)
