Production area: Montemarano, Lapio
Variety grapes: Aglianico of Taurasi 100 %
Vineyard age: from 10 to 20 years
Vineyard exposure: south with north-south orientation of the row
Land's composition: hilly, volcanic, argillaceous, calcareous lands
Altitude: from 400 to 650 metres
Grape harvest: the first days of November
Wine-making: at a controlled temperature (25/30° C) with a prolonged maceration
Aging: 24 months in French barriques “Allier”
Bottle aging: 6 months at least
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Colour: dark red ruby with garnet red inkling
Smell: distinctive, strong, persistent, with vanilla and liquorice gradation
Taste: typical, soft, full with a light aftertaste of jam, pleasantly spiced
Serving suggestion: first courses based of mushrooms, truffle, meat juice, game, red meat and ripe cheese
Serving temperature: 16/18°C
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS Alcol % vol:
13,00 Sugar: less than 2 g/l Total Acidity: 5,00 - 5,50 g/l Dry net extract:
32,00 g/l The over mentioned value are approximate and there will be some changes
because of the grape-harvest's year and of the aging period.
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