Cigliano di Sopra, Nuvola 2023

Cigliano di Sopra Nuvola 2022 is a strikingly characterful Tuscan white that reimagines what Trebbiano can be. Crafted from old-vine Trebbiano Toscano and aged under a delicate veil of flor, it offers a complex, textural drinking experience far removed from the region’s more conventional whites. This is a bottle for adventurous palates, marrying traditional Italian roots with a daring, almost oxidative edge.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Nuvola 2022 shows a deep straw to light golden hue, hinting at both concentration and its unique élevage. The nose opens with ripe stone fruits—think yellow plum and apricot—woven together with citrus peel, toasted nuts, and a faint saline, yeasty note from the flor aging. Subtle hints of dried herbs and chamomile add further intrigue. On the palate, the wine is textured and expansive, with a savory, almost umami character supporting its ripe fruit core. Flavors of peach skin, lemon oil, and almond are layered over a lightly salty, maritime edge, while a gentle, tonic-like bitterness on the finish adds both grip and energy. The balance between richness and tension makes each sip feel precise yet generous. Enjoyable now for its vibrancy and complexity, Nuvola has the structure and phenolic backbone to develop further nuance over the next 3–5 years if cellared carefully.

Production
Nuvola is sourced from old Trebbiano Toscano vines rooted in the rolling hills of Tuscany, where a mix of clay and limestone soils, warm days, and cooling evening breezes help build both ripeness and acidity. Grapes are typically harvested by hand to ensure careful selection of only the healthiest, most concentrated clusters. After a gentle pressing, the wine is fermented and then aged under a veil of flor—a natural layer of yeast that forms on the wine’s surface—adding complexity, a subtle oxidative character, and a distinctive savory, nutty profile. This careful, low-intervention approach allows the terroir and the grape’s inherent character to shine through.

Food & Serving
Nuvola 2022 is a versatile food wine that pairs beautifully with rich seafood dishes such as seared scallops, grilled octopus, or salt-baked fish, as well as with roasted poultry, veal, or pork seasoned with herbs. Its savory character and gentle bitterness also make it a superb match for hard cheeses, mushroom dishes, and vegetable plates featuring artichokes, fennel, or olives. Serve at 10–12°C to highlight its freshness while allowing the aromatics to open. A short decant of 20–30 minutes is recommended to let the flor-derived nuances and textural layers fully emerge.

Producer
Cigliano di Sopra is a small, quality-focused estate in Tuscany, dedicated to expressing the region’s traditional varieties through thoughtful, precise winemaking. Working with old vines and carefully selected parcels, the producer has built a reputation for wines that are both deeply rooted in Tuscan identity and unafraid to push stylistic boundaries. Nuvola embodies this philosophy, showcasing Trebbiano Toscano in an unexpected, flor-aged style that has helped put Cigliano di Sopra on the radar of sommeliers and discerning wine lovers seeking distinctive, characterful Italian whites.

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