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Delius DOCG wine — Taburno winery — Dionysus
RedSannioDOC

Delius DOCG

by Taburno · Campania, Italy

AppellationSannioDOC
TypeRed
GrapesAglianico
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
TaburnoCampania, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow on southeast-facing hillsides in Taburno, at 350 m above sea level, on clay-limestone marl soils. The wider area has mild winters, regular rainfall from September to March, and warm, dry summers.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand at full ripeness during the first ten days of November. After destemming and pressing, they undergo fermentation and 30 days of maceration, followed by malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine matures in new oak barrels for at least 12 months.

Tasting profile

The wine is aromatic.

Serving and pairing

Pair with red meat, barbecue, pasta, or cheese.

Label / history

Cantina del Taburno is located on the slopes of Mount Taburno and belongs to Consorzio Agrario di Benevento, founded in 1901. Its winery was built in Foglianise in 1972. Luigi Moio of the University of Naples became responsible for the estate’s winemaking in 1999.