Volturna
Sannio Barbera
DOP
History and Identity
The breath of the wind sweeps across the hillside.
Volturna takes its name from Volturnus, the ancient deity of rivers and the warm southern winds. Like air in constant motion, this wine expresses liveliness, drive, and energy, with evolving aromas and a dynamic palate.
It is a tribute to the most fluid element of the Sannio landscape: the wind that passes, changes, and renews. A vibrant red that is never still.
- Grapes: 100% Barbera
- Production area: Sannio Beneventano production area
- Exposure and altitude: hilly terrain at 200/250 meters above sea level
- Type of soil: calcareous marl
- Training system: espalier with Guyot pruning
- Plant density: 5000 per hectare
- Grape yield Kg/ha: 9000
- Harvest period: late September to early October
- Winemaking techniques: the fully ripe grapes are hand-harvested. After being destemmed and crushed, they undergo fermentation for 15 to 20 days in steel tanks
- Organoleptic characteristics: intense violet-red color with fruity and floral aromas. It has a soft taste with a persistent fruity, floral, and slightly spicy fragrance
- Alcohol content: 12.5/14%
- Food pairings: first courses, risottos, and baked pasta, especially with truffle flavor; for main courses, it pairs perfectly with roasted meats and red meats
- Bottle formats: 0.75 lt
