Damiano Ciolli Franco is a dry red Italian wine from the Lazio region, made exclusively from Cesanese di Olevano Romano grapes. It has an intense ruby color and offers a complex bouquet of ripe red fruits, violet, and spices, enriched by mineral nuances. On the palate, it's a full-bodied and structured wine with soft tannins and a persistent finish. With an alcohol content of 14.0% to 14.5% Vol., it's ideal served at 16–18°C in a large glass. It's the perfect pairing for red meats, game, aged cheeses, and the robust flavors of Roman cuisine.
Italy - Lazio Dry Red Wine Cesanese di Olevano Romano (100%)
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Colour
Intense ruby red, with violet reflections and good consistency.
Bouquet
Complex bouquet of ripe red fruits, floral hints of violet and spicy notes, with a delicate mineral accent.
Taste
On the palate, it's full-bodied and structured, with velvety, well-integrated tannins. The finish is long, persistent, and pleasantly fruity.
Alcohol content
14.0% - 14.5% Vol.
Type of glass
Large glass, Bordeaux or balloon type, to enhance the wine's aromas and structure.
Pairings
Perfect with grilled red meats, roasts, game, aged cheeses, and typical Roman cuisine dishes.
Refinement
Matures in stainless steel or concrete tanks and then ages for a period in bottle before commercialization.
Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and long maceration on the skins, at controlled temperature, to extract color and structure.