'Ceci n'est pas un Magliocco' L'Acino 2020
Artisanal
Unusual grapes"Ceci n'est pas un Magliocco" from the Calabrian winery L'Acino is a red wine made up of 100% Magliocco Canino grapes. Similar in name to the well-known red grape variety of the province of Cosenza, it actually turns out to be a totally different wine variety: a full and impenetrable color with violet reflections, a bouquet that smells of wild rose, wild cherries and red plums anticipate a fresh mouthfeel, smooth and with dense tannins. Artisanal Wine, made with old style method
"Ceci n'est pas un Magliocco" is a Calabrian red wine produced by the winery L'Acino, vinifying in purity the grapes of the native red grape variety Magliocco Canino. An ancient variety widespread in the Cosenza area, which today is experiencing a renewed interest for its undeniable oenological qualities. It is a rich and intense red with a fruity and floral face, supported by a good structure, which also announces a propensity for aging. The version from L'Acino is made entirely in steel, precisely to showcase and enhance the typical varietal characteristics of the grape and maintain a pleasantly fresh and smooth drinkability.
The red "Ceci n'est pas un Magliocco" is a wine that originates in the San Marco Argentano area, in the deep hinterland of Cetraro Marina, north of Cosenza. The winery L'Acino cultivates 11 hectares of vineyards, with grape varieties historically present in the territory, particularly Magliocco and Mantonico. The desire to work in harmony with nature leads immediately to embrace the principles of biodynamic agriculture, with the awareness 'Ceci n'est pas un Magliocco' L'Acinowith a balanced and persistent finish.