Grape variety
Native Aglianico (85%) and Piedirosso (15%)
Vine density
6.000 plants per hectare
Yield
60 hundredweight per hectare
Harvest techniques
Mid September to October, by hand
Fermentation and maturation
Steel and oak
Filtering and stabilizing
Yes
Bottles produced
6.000

Alcohol
13,5 % vol
Colour
Intense ruby, with garnet reflections
Bouquet
Complex. Notes of fruit,spice and minerals. Balsamic hint.
Taste
Rich and refined. Marasca cherry, berries and plums. Highly persistent with elegant tannins. Well structures and pleasing. Notes of forest fruits and red flowers. Balanced flavour. Persistent and fresh.
To accompany
Rich dishes, red meats, game and mature cheeses
Serve
18°C. Uncork 1 hour prior to tasting in wide balloon glass