Damiano Ciolli
Silene Olevano Romano Cesanese
Olevano Romano, Roma, Lazio, Italy
An indigenous grape with a racy reputation. In the 2000s, the Cesanese grape came into the news due to its inclusion in the debut wine of American porn star Savanna Samson which earned favorable ratings among wine critics. Spicy cherry with lovely acidity. Definitely a keeper.
An indigenous grape with a racy reputation. In the 2000s, the Cesanese grape came into the news due to its inclusion in the debut wine of American porn star Savanna Samson which earned favorable ratings among wine critics. Spicy cherry with lovely acidity. Definitely a keeper.
4 people found it helpfulJul 11th, 2015A small wine shop acquisition, purchased on recommendation of a wine steward I trust, Damiano Ciolli's 2009 Silene Olevano Romano Cesanese is crafted from the Cesanese grape. An indigenous variety to the Lazio region of Italy, this lovely example offers up aromas of forest floor, Kukicha twig tea, plums and red cherries. It's medium bodied and not the least bit heavy, the palate is quite similar to the nose, and is abundant with fine tannins and vibrant acidity. A fine food wine that is worth exploring.
A small wine shop acquisition, purchased on recommendation of a wine steward I trust, Damiano Ciolli's 2009 Silene Olevano Romano Cesanese is crafted from the Cesanese grape. An indigenous variety to the Lazio region of Italy, this lovely example offers up aromas of forest floor, Kukicha twig tea, plums and red cherries. It's medium bodied and not the least bit heavy, the palate is quite similar to the nose, and is abundant with fine tannins and vibrant acidity. A fine food wine that is worth exploring.
2 people found it helpfulJul 30th, 2015A bright, forward, simple and medium body charmer fuels the business chat, like a Sangiovese blend, but southern style.
A bright, forward, simple and medium body charmer fuels the business chat, like a Sangiovese blend, but southern style.
May 5th, 2015
Reductiveness blew off with a decant. Simple but nice drinking.
Reductiveness blew off with a decant. Simple but nice drinking.
Apr 2nd, 2015A rich dark red that is so easy to drink. Very delicious but not too bold
A rich dark red that is so easy to drink. Very delicious but not too bold
May 5th, 2019Velvety blood garnet in colour, very forward notes of cherry, apple, and daisies on the nose. Light to medium body on the tongue, a little bit of oak just to round it off. Easy drinking, fresh fruit jam with a touch of warmth. Great for pork terrine
Velvety blood garnet in colour, very forward notes of cherry, apple, and daisies on the nose. Light to medium body on the tongue, a little bit of oak just to round it off. Easy drinking, fresh fruit jam with a touch of warmth. Great for pork terrine
Oct 20th, 2015
Dry stone, just rained on with dark grape /blueberry skins with tannins that won't let you forget but not in a bad way. Very interesting a little tar like tires.
Dry stone, just rained on with dark grape /blueberry skins with tannins that won't let you forget but not in a bad way. Very interesting a little tar like tires.
Aug 19th, 2015
Fruity with structure - easy drinking and great value
Fruity with structure - easy drinking and great value
May 20th, 2015
Heavy Plum and cherries are tempered by moderate spice. Drinkable, could be decanted to cool off a bit - $47 at A16
Heavy Plum and cherries are tempered by moderate spice. Drinkable, could be decanted to cool off a bit - $47 at A16
May 2nd, 2015
Christy had this 8 years ago
Christy had this 8 years ago
Dec 16th, 2015