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RedTaurasiDOCG

Taurasi DOCG

by Villa Raiano · Campania, Italy

AppellationTaurasiDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesAglianico
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for10–15 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Villa RaianoCampania, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in the municipality of Montemarano, in the province of Avellino, at an altitude of 450 m. The vineyard's tuffaceous, calcareous soil lies over yellow marl and has good organic matter content.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand during the first ten days of November. Depending on the vintage, maceration on the skins lasts 10–20 days. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at 27–29 °C, with daily punch-downs and pump-overs.

Ageing

The wine rests for approximately 12 months in oak casks of various sizes, followed by 12 months in steel tanks and 12 months in bottle.