Taurasi Reserve 2012

Wine of great tradition and aging of intense ruby color with granite reflections with a broad, complex, intense bouquet with varietal notes of black cherry, berries, plum, violet, spicy and mineral hints, and soft, velvety and intense binder; on the palate it offers notes of plum, black cherry and chocolate, dry robust body with a persistent aftertaste. Technical Sheet Classification: Taurasi Docg Riserva 2012 Grape variety: Aglianico 100% Soil characteristics: Clayey Calcareous Harvest period: End of October beginning of November Production per hectare: 70 quintals Alcohol content: 14%vol Fermentation: Alcoholic fermentation and maceration in steel tanks for about 4-5 weeks Maturation: 14 months in steel tanks, 22/26 months in French oak barrels, 6 months of aging in bottle Pairings: To be served with soups with sauces, red or white meats, roasts, cheeses, game