Barossa valley

Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Vine Grenache 2019 Magnum 1500ml

99+ points from Angus Hughson. Sourced from what is believed to be the oldest Grenache vineyard in the world. A wine he says "may achieve perfection in time." That's not a score he reaches for often.

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99+ points from Angus Hughson. Sourced from what is believed to be the oldest Grenache vineyard in the world. A wine he says "may achieve perfection in time." That's not a score he reaches for often.

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Review Score 99

Tasting Notes

There are aromas of bright red fruit, chinotto and spice. The palate is medium-bodied with intense yet subtle delicate flavours of cherry and red fruit, sarsaparilla, white pepper and savoury notes. Matured in aged seasoned hogsheads. The Cirillo Grenache is more about the variety than the oak. The tannins are so and long with great length. The balance between the primary fruit and the acid make this a beautifully seamless wine that mimics Rhone styles. One of the few Australian Grenaches that will reward over a decade of cellaring.

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A bottle of Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Vine Grenache 2019 Magnum 1500ml Red Wine
A bottle of Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Vine Grenache 2019 Magnum 1500ml Red Wine
  • A bottle of Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Vine Grenache 2019 Magnum 1500ml Red Wine
  • A bottle of Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Vine Grenache 2019 Magnum 1500ml Red Wine
A bottle of Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Vine Grenache 2019 Magnum 1500ml Red Wine
A bottle of Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Vine Grenache 2019 Magnum 1500ml Red Wine

Tasting Notes

There are aromas of bright red fruit, chinotto and spice. The palate is medium-bodied with intense yet subtle delicate flavours of cherry and red fruit, sarsaparilla, white pepper and savoury notes. Matured in aged seasoned hogsheads. The Cirillo Grenache is more about the variety than the oak. The tannins are so and long with great length. The balance between the primary fruit and the acid make this a beautifully seamless wine that mimics Rhone styles. One of the few Australian Grenaches that will reward over a decade of cellaring.

Product Highlights

Sourced from vines planted between 1848 and 1850 in the Barossa Valley, believed to be the world's oldest continuously producing Grenache vineyard. This exceptional wine showcases vibrant cherry and wild strawberry fruit, layered with spice, savoury herbs and remarkable complexity. Fine, silky tannins and impressive length create a wine of elegance, balance and longevity. A true expression of heritage and craftsmanship, it offers a rare opportunity to experience one of Australia's most historic and revered vineyard sites. This is truly history in a glass.