Guerrieri, Amico di Ciliegia Dessert Wine

Blend

Sangiovese & wild black cherries (Selvatiche ciliegie nere)

Alcohol percentage

13.5%

Content

0.50 L

Tasting notes

Color: deep ruby red with purple reflections.

Nose: intense aromas of ripe black cherries, red fruit and subtle spicy notes.

Taste: warm, round and slightly sweet with a beautiful balance between fruitiness, fresh acidity and soft tannins. The taste is dominated by notes of black cherries, red fruit and a slight spiciness, typical for Sangiovese. The finish is soft, fruity and harmonious.

Structure

Round, fruity and slightly sweet with fresh acidity and soft tannins.

Maturation

6 months of bottle aging after bottling.

Aging & Potential

Perfect to drink now, but can develop further for 2–4 years.

Wine-food pairing

Excellent to combine with:

• Italian desserts
• Chocolate desserts
• Red fruit desserts
• Forest fruits
• Cherry pie
• Vanilla ice cream

Serving temperature

14–16°C
Can also be served lightly chilled in summer.

Vineyard

Originating from Le Marche (Italy)

Terroir

Mediterranean influences and a hilly landscape ensure ripe grapes with beautiful freshness and fruit expression.

Cultivation & Method

• Sustainable viticulture
• Late harvest and strict selection of grapes
• Long skin maceration
• Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks
• Second fermentation with wild black cherries according to an old family recipe
• Extra bottle aging for balance and softness

Producer

Azienda Agraria Guerrieri is a family business from Le Marche that has combined sustainable agriculture with traditional viticulture since 1800. The winery is known for authentic regional wines and local specialties with respect for terroir, biodiversity and family traditions.