2022 De Fermo Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Superiore 'Le Cince'

100% biodynamic and hand harvested Montepulciano. The bunches are partly destemmed and partly left whole and gently pressed in an old-school vertical pressoir. Maceration is a quick 3-4 hours. Fermentation is spontaneous with no temperature control. The wine is aged in 16-hectoliter Stockinger botti for 8 months and is bottled without fining, filtering or additional sulfur. “Le Cince” is the collective name of the Cinciallegra family of birds known for their cheerful chirping. Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo is the traditional deeply-colored, full-bodied rosato of the region; it’s named “big cherry” for its hue and flavor. Its textured and savory herbal notes commingle with hints of tart cherry, red berries, and rose petals. It’s a bit meaty and smokey, too, absolutely perfect for anything grilled. Drink it chilled but not too cold.