FORMAT: 0.75L
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% AGLIANICO
VINTAGE: 2015
PLACE: CAMPANIA -ITALY
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5%VOL
Cuvée of selected grapes from the estate vineyards cultivated with Aglianico that give life to Taurasi Fatica Contadina, an expression of strong varietal identity and longevity, which does justice to the tradition of this great Italian red. Despite significant aging in wood, Fatica Contadina – a name that is a program and that evokes the labor lavished, year after year, in the cultivation of the vine – is the interpretation of a vine and its territory of choice and in particular of some of the most famous areas of this denomination.
THE WINE:
Of an intense ruby red color with garnet reflections, it has a broad, complex, intense bouquet with varietal notes of black cherry, berries, plum, violet, spicy and mineral hints; it is elegant, soft, velvety and intense, on the palate it offers notes of plum, black cherry, black pepper and a light hint of tar. Of notable structure, it is very long-lived.
REFINEMENT AND VINIFICATION:
The careful selection of the grapes is followed by vinification with maceration on the skins for 10-12 days at 28°C. Once alcoholic and malolactic fermentation are complete, the wine matures in small French oak barrels for 18 months, to continue, after blending, the refinement in 35 Hl Slavonian oak barrels for at least 6 months and in the bottle for 24-36 months.
FOOD PAIRING:
ideal when paired with roast red meats and game, spiced dishes, truffles and mature cheeses.
Serve at 18°-22°C.