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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.

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Eden Specialty Ciders

Newport, Vermont

Everyone on our little team plays a key role in delivering a wonderful cider experience for our customers. We work hard, we have fun, and we love our families, our landscape and our community.

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Eden Specialty Ciders

Brandy Barrel-aged Heirloom

13% abv

A limited edition version of our flagship Heirloom Blend Ice Cider, this batch is aged 8 more years in barrels previously used for aging Apple Brandy. This is the “dark roast” sibling to our flagship heirloom blend Ice Cider. Spicy and complex, it has fruit character for miles, with notes of vanilla, toffee and caramel. Great on its own or as an interesting cocktail ingredient.

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Azienda Agricola Cirelli

Abruzzo, Italy

“When I make wine, I imagine I am an alchemist preparing a magic potion. An antidote to misery, a balm for healing old wounds, a drink that makes us forgive but not forget.” An existential declaration, a message of unconditional love.”

- Francesco Cirelli, winemaker

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Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Orange

100% Trebbiano

Made with 100% organically grown Trebbiano. Fresh, clean and bright with notes of just-ripe white peach, orange marmalade and raw almonds.

2022 Azienda Agricola Cirelli

Cersuolo D'Abruzzo Rosé

100% Montelpuciano

Where do I even begin? Well, first, there’s the striking orange-pink color. Then, the wildly herbaceous and raspberry-brambly nose. Perhaps, at this point, I rapturize over the cherry coated palate and fleshy textured body reminiscent of a fine Bandol rosé. But then, I really should add that the biodynamic wizard, Francesco Cirelli, who makes this gorgeous wine has said, “I would like my children to grow up with a better understanding of the moral values of the soil.” Amen. For the children, if nothing else. Organic!