History:
THE CIPRESSI FAMILY has been active in the wine sector for three generations. Involvement in the wine production began in the 1930's, when they focused special attention on the recovery of those vanished grape varieties which they thought were worthy of revival ( including the "Tintilia" grape of which they are the main producers in the area of Molise) Claudio Cipressi and his nephew Ernesto Travaglini who are currently carrying on the family tradition, began construction of a new winery and improved the production by applying new modern techniques. The CIPRESSI winery and its vines are located at an average altitude of 1600 ft (500mtrs) and sited on the boundary of Abrusso and Molise.The property has outstanding views of fields of wheat, sunflowers as well as the Adriatic, Tremiti islands and the Gargano .

 
The Various Wines:

VENAS TERRE DEGLI OSCI IGT:
The white is obtained from a blending of Chardonnay, Falanghina and Trebbiano from Molise.Harvest is hand made about mid September. After a soft pressing the must ferments at a constant temperature until spring when it is bottled.  The red wine is 100% Montepulciano from Molise and should be served at 16--18 C. Harvest is  hand made at the beginning of October and the grapes are allowed to settle for 7-8 days at a constant temperature After a short period in steel tanks to allow for enhancement the wine is bottled.
FALANGHINA Terre Degli Osci IGT:
This white wine is made from 100% Falanghina grape proving its great adaptation to the hills of Molise. Harvesting is hand made in the early hours of the morning at the end of August. After a soft pressing the must ferments at 16-18 C in steel.		  
ELKON AGLIANICO del MOLISE DOC:
Made from 100% Aglianico. The grapes have a tendency to ripen late and are hand picked around mid October. They are destemmed, crushed and cold soaked prior to being fermented in stainless steel tanks.Skin contact is twelve days. The wine is then moved to new barrels wher it undergoes malolactic conversion and eight months mauturation.
MACCHIAROSSA DOC MOLISE:
100% Titillia grape. The "Tintilia" grapes are autochthonous grapevine in Molise, where it finds the best climatic condition. Harvesting is hand picked at the end of September. The skins are steeped for 18 days at  a constant 24-26 C.

 
Wines Stocked: Retail Price, :

Venas Terre degli Osci red :Definite blackberries and cherries, pleasantly dry.

Matching food ; Meat first course and half seasoned cheeses

€11.50

Venas Terre degli Osci white:Delicately flowered flavoured, remarkably cool and fruit flavoured.

Matching food; Hors-d'oeuvres, fish dishes, soups & white dishes.

€11.50

Falanghina del Molise white: Scents are intense and fruity with hints of citrus, balanced & full.

Matching food; seafood, white meats, mildly seasoned cheeses

€16.00

Elkon Aglianico red:Full & round with firm tannins. Aroma's of red fruits & liquorice.Very smooth and delicate. Open for 1 hour before serving to allow the fruit to come forward.

Matching food; Red meat, seasoned cheeses and what you really like!!!

€16.00

 
 Availablle in the following fine wine outlets; Carvilles Camden St, Supervalu Churchtown, Coach House Ballinteer; Brackens Drumcondra, Acheson,s Driminagh, Roundwood Food & wine