Spartiviento
Aglianico del Taburno Docg Riserva
Spartiviento represents the highest expression of Aglianico del Taburno. For those who, like us, know how to wait for this wine, it will give you unique emotions. A unique elegant and enchanting wine with the right presence of its tannins.
Wine Data Sheet
Grapes
Aglianico 100%
Vineyard
“Spartiviento” Vineyard, Torrecuso’s Hills
Vinification and Aging
Destemming of grapes, fermentation with indigenous yeasts for about 18 days. Aging in oak barrels at least 12 months, at least 6 months in steel and at least 12 months in bottle until the commercialization. Non-refrigerated and unfiltered wine.
Organoleptic properties
At first sight it appears as intense ruby red colour. On the nose the wine expresses complex and intense aromas such as floral, fruity and spicy; flavours like violet, blackberry jam and Marasca cherry, tobacco, cinnamon and vanilla. The taste is dry, warm and soft with a good concentration of elegant tannin balanced by a good acidity and sapidity. The wine is well structured and balanced with a great intensity and a long persistence.
Suggested Pairings
Mixed appetizers, very tasty first courses, grilled or stewed red meats, aged cheeses.
