2023 La Sibilla Piedirosso Vigna Madre Campi Flegrei doc

La Sibilla — Piedirosso Campi Flegrei DOC “Vigna Madre” 2023

Producer: La Sibilla

Wine: Piedirosso “Vigna Madre”

Appellation: Campi Flegrei DOC (Campania, Italy)

Vintage: 2023

Grape variety: 100% Piedirosso

Style: Dry red wine

Appearance

Bright ruby red with violet reflections, medium intensity. Transparent and lively—typical of Piedirosso from volcanic coastal soils.

Nose

Immediate and expressive. Wild red cherry, strawberry, pomegranate, and blood orange peel lead the bouquet, followed by unmistakable Campi Flegrei volcanic markers: smoky ash, crushed lava stone, iron-rich earth, and a subtle Mediterranean scrub character (myrtle, dried oregano). Floral hints of violet and rose petal complete the aromatic profile. The overall impression is fresh, mineral, and saline, rather than oaky or jammy.

Palate

Dry, medium-bodied, with a clean, vibrant attack. The fruit profile mirrors the nose: red cherry, raspberry, red plum skin, with a savory frame of smoke, graphite, and black pepper. The mouthfeel is silky and agile, driven by fresh acidity and a distinctly saline/mineral finish that is characteristic of the volcanic caldera.

Tannins are fine-grained and moderate, supporting the wine without heaviness. The finish is persistent, with red fruit, herbs, and a lingering volcanic smokiness.

Structure & Balance

• Acidity: medium (+), lively and food-friendly

• Tannins: medium, refined

• Alcohol: medium (typical for the zone)

• Body: medium

• Balance: excellent; tension between fruit brightness and volcanic savoriness

Serving & Cellaring

• Service temperature: 14–16°C

• Glass: Burgundy / medium bowl red wine glass

• Decanting: optional; 15–20 minutes can help open aromatics

• Drinking window: best young for freshness, but can evolve 3–5 years with additional earthy complexity

Food Pairing (Campi Flegrei logic)

Ideal with dishes where acidity + saline minerality enhance Mediterranean flavors:

• Salsiccia e friarielli

• Coniglio all’ischitana

• Polpette al ragù leggero

• Pasta al pomodoro (San Marzano / piennolo style)

• Tuna or swordfish “alla griglia” with herbs (a surprisingly strong match due to the wine’s savory minerality)

• Semi-aged cheeses: Provolone del Monaco (young), Caciocavallo podolico (not too mature)

Professional Summary Line

A pure volcanic Piedirosso—fragrant red fruit, violet and Mediterranean herbs, framed by ash-smoke minerality and a saline, elegant finish, capturing the living tension of the Campi Flegrei terroir. PM 88