Aglianico Sannio DOP

FARMING OF THE GRAPES

This wine is obtained from Aglianico grapes grown in limestone-clay soils at an altitude of 150 - 350 m.a.s.l. on the slopes of the Regional Park Taburno-Camposauro. An espalier farming system is employed giving a yield of 110 qq/ha from vines with an average age of 20 years. The harvest takes place during the month of October.

VINIFICATION

The grapes are harvested by hand and conferred to the winery; there follows the de-stemming and soft pressing. The vinification is carried out by maceration with the skins which are continuously re-submerged into the must for 20 days; fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The wine is then aged in large oak casks for at least 6 months. The aging process then continues in the bottle.

FEATURES AND COMBINATIONS

This wine has a ruby red color; the scent is pleasant with hints of ripe red fruit, hints of strawberries, raspberries and spices. The taste is dry, harmonious and velvety. It goes well with red meat and game in general, well-seasoned hard cheeses.