The Cirillo family moved to the small district of Light Pass in the early 1970’s. Vincent Cirillo became the custodian of some exceptional vineyards that were planted in 1848. Today these vines are documented to be the oldest surviving and producing Grenache and Semillon parcels in the world. Their prized fruit went to some of the Barossa’s finest producers including, Rockford, Peter Lehmann, St. Hallet and Torbreck.

The Cirillo 1850 Grenache grown on sandy soils situated in the old Seigersdorf or Light Pass area of the Barossa Valley. This single vineyard is believed to be the oldest Grenache vineyard in the world. 

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.

Tasting Notes

"There are aromas of dark berry fruit, dried herbs and spice. The palate is medium to full‐bodied with intense yet subtle delicate flavours of cherry, aniseed, white pepper and savoury notes. Matured in aged seasoned hogsheads." Cirillo