Structure
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: cherry, red fruit, white flowers
Palate: cherry, red fruit
Soft pressing then a 25 day white fermentation at 16 degrees in stainless steel. Cerasuolo red in colour, with an intense fruity and floral nose led by cherry and a fresh, intense, persistent palate.
What it pairs with
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Salumi
The estate lists cured meats first among its matches. -
Fish soup
Named by the producer; the wine's weight suits a tomato-based broth. -
Mushrooms and pizza
Both named by Barone Cornacchia, served at 10 to 12 degrees.
Facts
- Producer
- Barone Cornacchia · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Montepulciano (100%)
- Classification
- Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC Superiore
- Oak
- No oak, steel then bottle
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Casanova Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Superiore
How long does it ferment?
Twenty-five days at 16 degrees in stainless steel after a soft pressing, vinified as a white.
What does it taste like?
A cerasuolo red colour, an intense fruity and floral nose with cherry, and a fresh, intense, persistent and fine palate.
Is it organic?
Yes, and the estate also marks it vegan. Serving temperature is 10 to 12 degrees.