Alongside the Motta Morellino we found this... 100% ciliegolo. Definitely something you don't see often and an opportunity to compare the pure grape to the morellino blend.EXPERIENCE
The nose... well, frankly, it smells like cherry NyQuil. Maybe thats a bit harsh... at best cherry brandy. You are punched in the face with alcohol and cherries, and thats about it. Taste follows suit... overpowering cherries, lots of alcohol, sweet and smooth finish. It almost drinks like grappa, though the alcohol content is not high. We decanted for almost 2 hours... no change.
VERDICT
TASTES CHEAP - This bottle was around $20, and while interesting, it was practically undrinkable. We tasted this when we were halfway through the Motta Morellino, and it was interesting to really get a sense of the ciliegiolo and how it combines with the sangiovese. We've had ciliogiolo before and actually enjoyed drinking it, so give it a chance... just not this one.
FACTS
Motta's Giove is an IGT classified wine made from 100% ciliegolo. Motta is located near Grosseto in the beautiful Maremma region of Southwester Toscana. Checkout Motta's website for more info.
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