DEDICATED TO EMANUELE SEPE, GREAT WINE – GROWER AND EXEMPLARY FATHER.
The grapes are harvested in the first ten days of November and fermentation takes place for about 9 – 10 days in temperature – controlled steel silos, in order to obtain a good extraction of color and aromas. The aging continues in French oak barriques for at least 9 months. A structured and complex wine, balanced, elegant with a soft hint of French wood, with a well – smoothed tannin. Hints of dried rose, raspberry and cherry on the nose with a base of spicy notes. It pairs well with typical Mediterranean cuisine, aged cheeses, grilled meats, game and dried fruit in shell.
Data Sheet
Type
Red wine
Denomination
Irpinia Campi Taurasini D.O.P.
Grape variety
100% Aglianico
Grape origin
Taurasi
Soil
Clayey – sandy – limestone
Altitude
500m s.l.m.
Exposure
South
Plant density
4000 vines per hectare
Training system
Espalier – Spurred cordon
Yeld
70 quintals per hectare
Hatvest period
First decade of November
Vinification
Destemming, soft pressing.
Fermentation
At controlled temperature in steel for 10/15 days
Maturation
In 225 – litre French oak barrels for 9 months
Aging
Six months in the bottle
Organoleptics characteristics
Intense ruby red in colour, it is characterized by a marked aroma of red berried fruits, notes of cocoa with soft tannins and spicy hints.
Pairings
Appetizers and first courses based on meat, game, red meats, cured meats and cheeses.
Serving temperature
16 – 18°C
Alcohol content
13.5% vol
