Type of territory
Municipality of production: Taurasi (AV)
Grape: Aglianico di Taurasi 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: 20 - 50 years
Vine training system: little “crus” with spurred cord systems; traditional system “a starseto”
Grape harvest period: First 10 days of November

Vinification
Fermentation: long maceration in steel (approximately 1 month)
Sharpening: 18 months in tonneau, 6 months in steel, 12 months in bottle
Bottling: without stabilizing treatment and filtration

Alcoholic Characteristics
Alcoholic content: 14% Vol

Organoleptic Characteristics
Colour: Deep ruby red with garnet tints
Nose: intense, tasteful, with notes of morello cherry, red plum and withered violet, with wide range of spices
Palate: Dry, harmonious, it has velvety and aristocratic makings

Modality of service
Temperature in °C: 18
Matching: Suitable with refined game, the best matured cheeses, dishes based on red meats