This wine is produced with grapes from the ancient Aglianico vine cultivated in particular soils of Irpinia, it undergoes aging four years of which at least one and a half years in cask oak. It has a ruby red colour, characteristic odor and flavour full, very persistent, with hints of cloves and tobacco and morello cherry jam. It pairs well with game dishes and tasty roasts. It should be served at a temperature of 16° – 18° Production area:
Torre le Nocelle, in the heart of the Taurasi production area DOCG, with land located at an altitude of 400/450 mm above sea level, particularly suitable for viticulture. Grape variety: Aglianico chosen and selected: 100%; clones used VCR7 and VCR23. Farming system: The cultivation method of the vineyards is spurred cordon, with 3500 vines per hectare, conducted with an agricultural method integrated. The production per hectare is 80/90 quintals. Winemaking: Manual collection and placement in plastic boxes max weighing 22 kg, carried out between the end of October and the first decade of November. Crushing-destemming, followed by maceration in tanks of stainless steel, at a controlled temperature of 23° – 25° per a duration of 15/20 days. Racking and slow fermentation always in steel tanks. After the first decanting the wine comes aged in oak barrels for at least 18 months. Characteristics: Intense ruby red color, intense, strong, ethereal bouquet and spicy, dry flavor, full of great body. You drink at temperature of 16/18° C. In large balloon after uncorking and poured into a carafe a few hours before. Pairings: Meat-based dishes, roasts, game and spicy cheeses.
