Mastroberardino Irpinia Aglianico DOC

"Irpinia terroir is particularly suited to viticulture because of its unique pedoclimatic characteristics influenced by the volcanic material of Vesuvius. It is the land of
autochthonous viticulture in which the Aglianico grapevine is greatly diffused and is well known for its quality performance."

2020.

APPELLATION - Aglianico Campania IGT

VARIETY - Aglianico 100%

VINEYARD AND SOIL - The estates for the production of the Aglianico Campania are located mainly on clay soils with a South-East exposure at 400 m a.s.l. on average. The training system is the espalier with guyot or cordon spur pruning system and the density of plantation of 4.000 vines/ha on average and the yeald is of about 8,000 kg/ha (7,100 lbs/acres) and 2 kg/vine (4.40 lbs/vine).

AGE OF THE VINEYARDS - On average 15 years old.

HARVEST PERIOD AND TYPOLOGY - End of October/beginning of November, manual harvest.

VINIFICATION AND REFINING - Vinification with long maceration of the skins at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. Refines for 10 months in oak barrels.

COLOR - Deep Ruby Red

BOUQUET - Intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violet and spices.

TASTE - Elegant and smooth, with notes of berries and strawberry jam.

FOOD PAIRINGS - Appetizers - Soups, cold meats, fresh and aged cheeses. First courses - Courses with meat sauces, mushrooms and truffles. Second courses - White and red meats.

AGING POTENTIAL - 30 years and more.

SERVING TEMPERATURE - 18 °C.