2024 Ciavolich - Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC (750ml)

DESCRIPTION: Claré JC is a unique wine, our take on the forgotten days of
Nebbiolo, when it was enjoyed in its lighter and fresher garment. The winemaking
protocol follows the 1606 writings of G.B. Croce, jeweler of the House of Savoia:
the wine is bottled soon after the fermentation so as to retain a gentle off-dry
finish and a lovely energy.

VARIETY: 100% Nebbiolo.

VINEYARD AND TERROIR: Fruit from our young Nebbiolo vineyards. 

-Winery notes

This is a very old school Beaujolais in the best sense: beautiful garnet color, beguiling aromatics, and a burst of refreshment in the mouth—and that burst is a savory, mineral, toothsome thing because of the domaine’s high elevations and because of Brouilly’s meager volcanic soils. Some crus emphasize soil notes, others give fruit, but only good Côte de Brouilly gives stone in the flavor.

Ferments typically are spontaneous in concrete vats and the vast majority of the élevage is in concrete (with a few neutral barrels). Production averages 20,000 bottles.

-Importer notes (Vintage 59)

Winemaker's Notes: The Pinot noir, Villages Cuvée has robust sweet spice aromas with lovely black cherry, smoky berry and dark rose notes. Juicy and pungent flavors of dark cherry, wild strawberry, allspice, cinnamon with a touch of smoke fill your mouth. Beautifully balanced with soft tannins and fresh acidity, the finish slowly fades into supple dried fruit and spices. Still young now the wine will fill out through the winter and into the spring. This is my favorite wine for Thanksgiving and flavorful white meat dishes. It is just as good with burgers, brats and pizza. Enjoy now through 2030.

For the first time ever, our 2023 Villages Cuvée Pinot noir includes fruit from our estate, Enchanted Way Vineyard. This inclusion has elevated the flavor profile of the resulting wine, with the character of our estate vineyard dominating the nose and the palate.

Shea Vineyard 14%
Freedom Hill Vineyard 24%
Temperance Hill Vineyard 34%
Enchanted Way Vineyard 28%