Cantine Cifarelli
The Land
Cantine Cifarelli is located in the ‘arch of the Italian boot’ in the Basilicata region and it’s positioned on a hill a few miles from the Ionic Sea. The area has everything a great wine needs: hot, sunny days; cool nights and rocky and sandy soil complemented by the mild sea breeze that seems to somehow enhance fragrances and flavours.
The People
While grapes were grown in the area for centuries, it was only 2011 when agronomist Vito Cifarelli decided to invest in his land in order to transform his grapes into wine of excellence. Modern techniques and equipment, strong family traditions and a great respect for the terroir have created a small range of incredible wines. The award winning design of the bottles showing Horace quotes can only add to the experience.
The Wines
Greco di San Vito DOC: hand-picked grapes from low yield vines vinified in steel. The wine has the typical Greco nuances but altogether richer and more alluring.
89/100 Veronelli; Bronze Medal at IWSC; 3* Vini Buoni d’Italia
Greco di San Vito DOC Gold: a special selection of hand-picked Greco grapes from low yield vines vinified in steel and aged for 6 months in French oak barriques. The wine takes a whole different dimension: rich, bolder flavours but extremely well balanced with a soft, lingering finish.
89/100 Veronelli; Bronze Medal at IWSC; 4* Vini Buoni d’Italia
Rosato di San Vito DOC: local Primitivo grapes vinified in steel. Fresh, dry and intense with amazing aromas.
88/100 Ian D’Agata; 4* Vini Buoni d’Italia; 88/100 Veronelli
Rosso di San Vito IGT: 100% Aglianico grapes vinified in steel.
Full bodied and well balanced with lovely balsamic notes. 88/100 Veronelli; Commended at DWWA; Bronze Medal at IWSC;
Bronze Medal at DAWA; Gold Medal at CWSA
Primitivo di San Vito DOC: two weeks fermentation followed by 6 months in French oak barriques. The amazing result is Cifarelli flagship: elegant, powerful and multilayered with a long, velvety finish. 89/100 Veronelli; Commended at DWWA; Wine Hunter Award
Silver Medal at IWSC; Bronze Medal at DAWA
