Product information
Area of production : Land located at the contrada Iampenne / Chianzano in Montemarano
Type of vinification : The grapes harvested at the time of their full ripeness, after destemming and crushing are subjected to fermentation with intense maceration. This is followed by malolactic fermentation and maturation in French oak barrels for a period of 12-18 months. Then its aging is conducted in steel barrels for about 2 years. Once bottled,before marketing it completes its aging period in bottle for about a year.
Average annual production : About 3500 bottles
Organic Characteristics : Intense ruby red color.
Our aroma fruity, complex, with notes of licorice and vanilla on an elegant background of small berries.
On the palate dry, warm and soft. A full-bodied, ample wine to accompany spicy pasta dishes, roasted meats, medium-aged cheeses and cured meats.
Yield per hectare at the ratio in grapes : 50 ql./hectare with kg. 1.60 per plant
Host information
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.
Vitigni Irpini in technical collaboration with the travel and tourism agency "Pro locando Viaggi & Turismo", organize wine and food tours in Irpinia to discover the wineries, the culture and the wine and food tradition of an authentic and genuine territory.
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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Vitigni Irpini
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