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Azienda Agricola Cirelli

Abruzzo, Italy

Agricola Cirelli is an organic farm certified by IMC (doc. n.3194 RV.01), surrounded by 23 hectares of land. All of its production is designed to respect the natural cycles of the olive trees, vineyards, horticultural crops and the animal breeding. Crop rotation, natural fertilization, and free range animal grazing are Agricola Cirelli’s “techniques” of production. This harmonious environment creates olive oil, wine, vegetables, fruit and meats of supreme quality.

The farm grows its food and wine in total respect of organic agriculture. Nature sets the rules and it dictates the rhythm of every activity. The animals’ interaction with the land offer natural grazing and fertilization of the vines, which means there is no need to use harmful chemical substances.

Francesco purchased the land in 2003 right after his graduation in Economics at a prestigious European university. Before this, he was a student at the Italian Navy College. He decided to dedicate himself to organic agriculture because of the profound values of working the land (“Right after God the farmer comes next” he was told once). He is now helped out by his fiancée, Michela.

His favorite wine is his amphora-fermented wine, as they are truly artisanal containers. There is an obligation to only interact manually with the juice, using nothing other than your body. If you have to clean the vessel, you have to go inside it with your swim suit to clean the vessel. This makes for a more emotional process and requires more effort. It’s you and the clay vessel, that is all.

2021 Azienda Agricola Cirelli

Pecorino d'Abruzzo Amphora

The complex evolution of Pescaresi, Francesco Cirelli brings out the best in the grape variety. From the amphora, Pecorino is even more expressive: a cool, mineral palate with ripe citrus fruits and a salty finish!

2022 Azienda Agricola Cirelli

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Amphora

Francesco Cirelli captures the essence of Abruzzo with this salty Trebbiano - as smooth and enticing as Italy itself. Ethereal tea aromas meet fully ripe fruit. A picture-book Trebbiano!

2022 Azienda Agricola Cirelli

Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Amphora

100% Montelpuciano

Cirelli's Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo "Anfora" is an intense and complex rosé wine, vinified and aged in amphora. It has a beautiful cherry pink color with a nose that tastes of raspberry and pepper. On the palate it is a fresh and savory taste.