Type of territory
Municipality of production: Taurasi (AV)
(AV)
Grape: Aglianico 100%
Grape yield per hectare at harvest: 50 - 60 quintals
Yield wine-grapes: 65%
Height above sea level: about 350/400 metres
Soil type: volcanic – clayey
Planting density: 3,500 vines per hectare
Age of productive vines: 10 – 20 years
Vine training system: little “crus” with spurred cord systems
Grape harvest period: First 10 days of November, with pre-vintage at the end of October

Vinification
Fermentation: Fermentation, maceration and aging in steel (70%) and wood (30%)
Bottling: without stabilizing treatment but with filtration

Alcoholic Characteristics
Alcoholic content: 13,5% Vol

Organoleptic Characteristics
Colour: Deep ruby red
Nose: intense, tasteful, with notes of morello cherry and plum, with wide range of spices (in particular black pepper)
Palate: Dry, harmonious and fresh, it has soft but clear tannins

Modality of service
Temperature in °C: 18
Matching: A wine suitable to every dish, in particular it is matched with cold meats and with the medium maturing cheeses