Tried this last night at BBB:
1. Antonio Camillo Cieliegiolo DOC: Maremma-Toscana (14%; 5 acres of 40 yr old vines/Manciano; www.PoggioArgentiera.com; www.MatinicusWines.com) J&G Paglia/Banditella di Alberese 2012: Med.dark color; rather fragrant floral/cherry/black cherry/very Sangio-like some earthy/dusty/OV very attractive nose; bit tart/metallic/tangy rather earthy/dusty/OV bright/cherry/black cherry/spicy quite interesting flavor w/ modest tangy/bitey tannins; long cherry/black cherry tart/tangy/metallic quite dusty/OV finish w/ light/bitey tannins; pretty much a dead-ringer for a bright/zippy Sangio at a great price. $16.00 (DiV)
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A wee BloodyPulpit:
1. Cieliegiolo: This is a very old variety that apparently is native to Tuscany. It is often mistaken for Sangio in the area. It also has a presence in Umbria & Lazio as well. Cieliegiolo got together w/ a near-unknown SouthernItaly variety known as Calabrese di Montenuovo to produce....Sangiovese.
This is the first time I've tried (or even seen) Cieliegiolo. Though not a profound wine, this Cieliegiolo was quite an attractive red, better than many Chiantis I've had of late, and very much resembles a good Sangio. A lot like tasting ancient history.
Tom