Cirillo

"The Cirillo family moved to the small district of Light Pass in 1970. Vincent Cirillo became the custodian some exceptional vineyards that were planted in 1848; today it is noted to be the oldest surviving and producing Grenache and Semillon parcels in the world. Their prized fruit went to well‐known producers; Rockford, Peter Lehmann, St. Hallet and Torbreck.

Marco Cirillo, the youngest of four children had always helped the family cultivate and preserve their precious Grenache, Semillon and Shiraz vineyards. It was during the late 1990’s when Marco was studying winemaking through Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, and actively working as a cellar hand where he honed his skills as an exceptional winemaker that he is today.

 

The family farm and ancestor vineyards grow in around 8ft of pure golden sand, which is a common terroir of the Vine‐Vale area. Marco and Vincent remain the only two people who have ever pruned the 1848 Grenache vineyard in the past 40 years. The early ‘basket‐pruning’ style that was adopted by Vince in the 70’s has helped the vines support themselves and continue to produce incomparable fruit each year. Their meticulous craftsmanship is why this vineyard is a picture of health today." - Cirillo

  • [SOLD-OUT] Cirillo Shiraz 2018

    [SOLD-OUT] Cirillo Shiraz 2018

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    MARCO CIRILLO MAKES WELL-CRAFTED SHIRAZ, USING MINIMAL INTERVENTION, ALLOWING THE FRUIT TO REALLY SHINE THROUGH FROM VINE TO BOTTLE

      "The Cirillo Shiraz is made with grapes sourced from high altitude vines from Steingarten on the border of Barossa and Eden Valley ranges. With open fermentation, natural yeast , basket pressed and then matured in seasoned French and...

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    $26.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Cirillo Vincent Grenache 2018

    [SOLD-OUT] Cirillo Vincent Grenache 2018

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    "Produced from two 100+ year old vineyards.. The Vincent offers inviting aromas of rich fruit and white pepper. The palate is generous with intense true varietal characteristics. It’s delicately rounded and generous. The mouth feel denotes the 90 year...

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    $23.50
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  • Cirillo 1850's Grenache 2005

    [SOLD-OUT] Cirillo 1850's Grenache 2005

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    Gary Walsh 94 points!"What an action packed wine - raspberry, Cassis, spices, new leather, earth, mint and light nougat oak. It's medium bodied really and not at all heavy, despite the alcohol, delivering mouth flooding concentration and layers of...

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    $55.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Cirillo Vincent Grenache 2016

    [SOLD-OUT] Cirillo Vincent Grenache 2016

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    Nick Stock 96 points!“A concentrated and deeply flavorsome Grenache from the sandy Vine Vale soils, this has attractive spicy red and purple berry fruits with some gently stony, almost flinty edges and hints of wild roasting herbs. The palate’s...

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    $23.50
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