Cirillo Semillon “Ancestor Vine” 1850 2020 750ml

The 2020 Sémillon 1850 is weighty and beautifully balanced, delivering generous layers of lanolin, hay and preserved lemon aromas with gently leesy nutty tones. It’s creamy in texture and detailed with fresh acidity that drives an elongated, fine finish. There’s plenty to look forward to here for at least another decade.

• Country: Australia
• Region: Barossa
• Appellation: Barossa Valley
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White
• Alcohol by Vol: 12.0%

Varietal

Semillon

Semillon was, at one point not so long ago, widely believed to be one of the most grown grape varietals in the world. Whilst today the numbers of Semillon grapes has dropped considerably, it remains a widely planted grape with vineyards all over Europe and the New World dedicated to making the most of this special and flavorful varietal. The grapes are recognizable by their golden color, and the fact that they can take on a pinkish hue in particularly warm climates. The wines the Semillon grape produces are notably varied, and are often very crisp and dry, or sweet and soft, full of a wide range of flavors Commonly, dry Semillon wines are particularly citrus in flavor, with a delicate and summery bouquet. The vine is hardy and vigorous, and notable for being easy to grow and produce high yields from.