Campania Aglianico

Producer:
Tenuta Scuotto
Region:
Campania
Grape:
Aglianico di Taurasi
Classification:
IGT Campania
Vintage:
2014
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine made of native Campania grape Aglianico. It’s a variety called Aglianico of Taurasi, a noble clone of the grape naturalized in the zone of Irpinia. Depending on the growing zone this ancient grape of Greek origin gives wine with very intense color and flavor. The producer’s basic version of Aglianico comes from vineyards situated 400m above sea level and is harvested in the mid of October. Not aged in wood, thus intense aromas of fresh fruit, very warm and gentle flavors. Excellent with food, best paired with meat dishes, especially grilled meat.

Details

Color: intense ruby red.

Aroma: intense fruit, notes of black currant, black berry, black fruit jam.

Flavor: dry, warm, rounded, fresh.

Food matching: excellent with meat dishes, roast and grilled meats.

Serving temperature: 16°/18°C

Alcohol content: 13,5%.

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