Product information
The Campi Taurasini D.O.C. from "Le Masciare" winery is made from 100% Aglianico grapes , color concentrated intense dark ruby with garnet highlights. The nose offers a broad bouquet of cherry, black cherry, plum and wild blackberry; with varietal notes of anise.The taste is full and balanced with a good presence of tannins that support the aromatic persistence. Accompanies the best roasts, game and aged cheeses. Limited production: 6,667 bottles per year.
Grapes: Aglianico (100 percent)
PRODUCTION AREA: Paternopoli (Av), Italy
VINEYARDS: 4 Hectares of Aglianico grapes grown in espalier system with spurred cordon on clay soil that tends to be calcareous
WINE HARVESTING: Hand harvesting is done between late October and early November, selecting only the best grapes.
WINE-MAKING: Pre-fermentation maceration of the grapes on cold for about 2 days, followed by fermentation. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for about 15-16 days.
MATURATION: In stainless steel tanks for 20 months, then at least 6 months in bottle.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:Intense dark ruby concentrated color with garnet highlights, the nose offers a broad bouquet of cherry, black cherry, plum and wild blackberry; with varietal notes of cinnamon, vanilla and anise. The palate is full and balanced with a good presence of tannins that support the aromatic persistence.
GASTRONOMIC PAIRINGS: Accompanies the best roasts, game and aged cheeses.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: It is served at a temperature of about 18-20°C.
Gradation: 14%
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Irpinia is a land rich in cultural and gastronomic traditions, it is the first area in the South of Italy to have obtained the DOCG in 1993 with TAURASI, in 2003 with FIANO DI AVELLINO and GRECO DI TUFO; still today it is the first to boast three DOCGs.
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We have a passion for wine and for Irpinia, our land. We offer you the professionalism and experience of local guides with in-depth knowledge of our territory and the entire Campania region.
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Irpinia Campi Taurasini D.o.c - Cantina Le Masciare
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