2011 Cirillo Grenache 1850's Old Vine

Community Tasting Notes (7) Avg Score: 93.2 points

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  12/29/2023 - RichEB1 Likes this wine: 95 Points

  2011 Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Vine Grenache, Barossa Valley. I've been wanting to try this wine for a while now as it supposedly comes from the oldest known Grenache vines in the world which were planted in 1850, and I was finally able to source one here in the states with a little age on it. Screw-cap closure so the wine was in perfect condition, and it poured a rusty and fairly translucency red color with an excellent nose of red berries, cinnamon, and a hint of glycerin that, fortunately, disappeared quickly after a little air. In the mouth, this was a complete surprise. Yes the cranberry, earthy red berries and baking spice were on full display....but what stands out more than anything is the acidity. This wine is literally GUSHING with acidity. It is meshing perfectly with the super old vine fruit and creating an absolutely spectacular, medium minus bodied mouth-feel. What a treat! Loved this wine and will absolutely be looking for more!

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  1/29/2022 - redtooth113 wrote: 89 Points

  I hate to dissapoint, as this is one of the higher ratings I've seen on CT. Between deep pink and pale ruby. Nose is very floral. Violets, rose petals and graphite. Sweet aroma and perfumed. The floral element dominates on the palette, very perfumed and candied. Almost syrupy finish. 14% alcohol isn’t overbearing, but this is not my style. Interesting story, the oldest grenache on earth, and I’m sure wonderful grapes, but too flower forward for me, and I usually love floral wines. Tannic elements are subdued. I don't think this will benefit from more time in the bottle.

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  7/13/2021 - LindsayM Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Colour lightish ruby translucent slight caramel hue , slight bricking 15/15
  Nose good intensity, initially tar and roses , earthy savoury red rose florals resolved tannins 28/30
  Palate med bodied fresh elegant with some secondaries leather cedar liquorice earthy gamey long finish 42/44
  Overall 10yo Grenache , developing beautifully , lovely mouthfeel , potentially better with food good for another 3-5 years 9/11

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  2/5/2020 - rmalloy Likes this wine: 96 Points

  One of the best grenache wines I've ever tasted. Lighter and elegant than most grenache wines.
  
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  9/7/2019 - Stray Cat Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Cooked up some sezchuan chicken and thought what would go with it. I thought let’s try a beautiful grenache and it didn’t disappoint. It has a hint of initial sweetness which does not over power. I am educating my 24 y.o. twin sons to the wonders of wine and they both loved this wine and the great back story about the 1850 vines. This was the wine which changed my view towards grenache.

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