Winery's Notes: "Made from 70% Cabernet
Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc grown in estate vineyards in Umbria.
The grapes were harvested in October and the must spent 28 days on the
skins. Malolactic fermentation was carried out in barriques (Nevers and
Tronçais) where the wine remained for 16 months prior to an additional
6-12 months in bottle. Marciliano has a profound dark purple color and
exhibits complex aromas of tobacco and slate. This wine is a great
representation of Cabernet when all of nature's forces are working
together. Layers of fruit are evident on the nose and on the palate,
while the tannins are expressive without being too aggressive."
The Critics: Wine Enthusiast Editor's
Choice: "Here is a knockout wine from one of Italy's most talented
enologists, Riccardo Cotarella, that delivers classic Cabernet green
notes followed by bursting tones of blackberry, tobacco, toasted
coconut flakes, apple pie crust and ... distant hints of black
licorice. The aromatic complexity is stellar and so is the velvety
mouthfeel; a genuine crowd pleaser." -Wine Enthusiast, 93 points.
