Country: Australia
Region: Barossa Valley
Varietal(s): 100% Grenache
Barrel Ageing: 12 months in used French/ American oak
Alcohol: 14% abv
Size: 750ml

The Cirillo 'The Vincent' Grenache 2021 is a highly-rated, exceptional value red from Australia's Barossa Valley, made from 100% Grenache from very old vines (planted 1901/1906) for complex, spicy red fruit (raspberry, plum) and savory notes, with supple tannins, bright acidity, and a lingering finish, offering superb freshness and aging potential (10+ years), making it a standout for its quality and price point. 
Key Characteristics:
Producer: Cirillo Estate Wines, made by Marco Cirillo.
Origin: Barossa Valley, South Australia, from sandy soils.
Grapes: 100% Grenache from old vines (some over 120 years old), with fruit from their Ancestor Vine vineyard also contributing.
Flavor Profile: Ripe red fruits (raspberry, plum, cherry), white pepper, herbs, licorice, with hints of flint and spice.
Texture: Supple, silky, lithe, with beautifully honed, fine tannins.
Winemaking: Wild fermentation, no malolactic additions, gently destemmed, unfined, unfiltered, aged in seasoned oak & stainless steel.
Vintage: 2021 was an excellent, easy vintage in Barossa, producing high-quality fruit.
Value: Considered exceptional value for money (often under AUD $25-$30).
Drinking Window: Drink now for freshness or cellar for 10+ years. 
What Experts Say:
Critics call it "superb," "exceptional," and an "absurd value for money".
Praised for its freshness, concentration, and complexity.
A great example of Australian old-vine Grenache.