Red wine obtained from the vinification in purity of Aglianico grapes. Fermentation at controlled temperature and aging for at least 36 months of which 12 months in French oak barriques. Wine with a strong aromatic complexity, hints of licorice and spicy notes on an elegant background which recalls red fruits. It goes well with pasta dishes with meat sauce and grilled steaks. Also indicated with cold cuts and hard cheeses.
Lo Scudiero
Taurasi DOCG
Scheda tecnica
Tipo
Red wine
Denominazione
Taurasi D.O.C.G.
Vitigno
Aglianico 100%
Provenienza uve
Taurasi
Terreno
Clayey – sandy – limestone
Altitudine
500m s.l.m.
Esposizione
South
Densità d’impianto
4000 ceppi per ettaro
Sistema d’allevamento
Espalier – Spurred cordon
Resa
70 quintali per ettaro
Periodo di raccolta
Second decade of October
Vinificazione
Destemming, soft pressing.
Fermentazione
At controlled temperature in steel tanks for 20 days
Maturazione
In 225 – litre French oak barrels for 12 months
Affinamento
24 months in the bottle
Caratteristiche organolettiche
Ruby red in colour, it is characterized by a marked aroma of black cherry and licorice with hints of spicy notes and red fruits such as cherry.
Abbinamenti
First courses with meat sauce, game, grilled red meats and aged cheeses.
Temperatura di servizio
16 – 18°C
Gradazione alcolica
14.5% vol