{"product_id":"montepulciano-abruzzo-anfora-agricola-cirelli-italy-natural-wine","title":"Montepulciano Anfora 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC from Francesco Cirelli's estate near the hilltop town of Atri, Teramo province, about 8 kilometers from the Adriatic Sea. The vineyards sit on calcium-rich clay soils, harvested by hand. Grapes are destemmed, gently crushed, and transferred directly into unglazed terracotta amphoras custom-made by an artisan in Impruneta, Florence — the same clay region Brunelleschi sourced for the dome of the Florence Cathedral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermentation is spontaneous with indigenous yeasts. Skins are softly punched down during a 12-day maceration, specifically to avoid extracting coarser tannins. After pressing, the wine completes malolactic fermentation and ages entirely in amphora until bottling. No oak is used at any stage. Low sulfites added; bottled with minimal intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a deep ruby red with dark fruit on the nose — blackberry, blueberry, and a streak of mineral earthiness. On the palate it is full and round with silky texture, moderate tannin, and a fresh, mineral-driven finish. The clay vessel imparts micro-oxygenation without adding flavor, letting the grape and site speak directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is part of Cirelli's Anfora line, which sits above the screwcap La Collina Biologica range in depth and structure. Certified organic by ICEA (IT BIO No. S1780).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agricola Cirelli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13517524074551,"sku":"CIREMANF17C","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/products\/cirelli-montepulciano-anfora.jpg?v=1739476145","url":"https:\/\/primalwine.com\/products\/montepulciano-abruzzo-anfora-agricola-cirelli-italy-natural-wine","provider":"Primal Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}