Grape Variety: Aglianico 100%

Alcohol content: 13,5%

Production Area: Luogosano (Avellino)

Land Exposure: South

Altitude: 350/400 meters above the sea level

Soil Type: clay topsoil, slightly calcareous

Trellising system: Stemmed Cords

Vine Density: 4.000 vines/hectare

Grapes outcome per hectare: nearly 70 qt.

Grapes outcome per vine: 1,75 Kg.

Harvest period: first decade in November  

Characteristics

Colour: dark ruby red, verging to garnet

Bouquet: a passionate and round bouquet, with red fruits, violet and spices hints

Flavour: eloquent, full body, persistent and well balanced 

Production Technique

The grapes, hand-picked and carefully selected, when fully grown and perfectly ripe, are transferred to the cellar where they are removed from the rachis, softly pressed and crushed. They undergo fermentation and maceration in stainless steel barrels for 12 months and intensive aging process in oak wooden casks for 12/18 months. The wine is then transferred and stored in glass bottles for further improvement and enhancement for an additional period of 12 months. 

Food parings

Ideal for all red meat, in particular roast beef and lamb, savoury game, salami and seasoned cheeses.

Serving Temperature: 18 °C / 20 °C 

First vintage produced 2001