After Stemming and pressing of bunches, the must is given a cold maceration on the skins, then ferments slowly at 79° F. Afterward the wine macerates on the skins for over 20 days, with daily pumpovers and délestages. Malolactic fermentation follows;

91 Points
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2015 vintage
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2015 vintage
Harvest Note
The 2015 harvest had abundant rainfall throughout the region leading to good accumulation of water reserves in the land. The not-too-hot spring was characterized by lowering of temperature which led to a late budding, longer blooming while the setting was completed regularly. Summer was characterized by very high average temperatures. At Villa Matilde in both Roccamonfina and Pietrafusa areas, diseases attacks were not recorded, thus obtaining sound and healthy grape. 2015 can therefore be awarded as a vintage to remember of excellent quality and quantity.
Tasting Note
Elegant, rich of velvet tannins with wild cherries, blackberry, spicy vanilla and tobacco scents. The palate is full, with an elegant texture and Kinely balanced.
Food Pairing
Ideal for barbecue or meat-based pasta dishes.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Aglianico
APPELLATION: Campania
PH: 3.66
ACIDITY: 5.5 g/l
ABV: 13.5%
AGING: Half ages in Allier oak small barrels, half in Slavonian oak large casks, for 12 months. Followed by 12 months of maturation in bottle.
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 0.8 g/l
Unique Selling Points
  • An elegant example of Taurasi
  • Aged for 18 months in oak casks and barriques and an additional 12 months in bottle

About the Grape

Aglianico
Aglianico is a black grape grown in the southern regions of Italy, mostly Basilicata and Campania. The vine originated in Greece and was brought to the south of Italy by Greek settlers
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