Aglianico Beneventano
IGP
- Grapes: Aglianico 100%
- Area of production: Taburno DOCG production area
- Exposure and altitude: hill territories, facing South – East at 300/450 m. above sea level.
- Type of soil: calcareous and tuffaceous.
- Breeding system: guyot.
- Density: 1600/3500 for hectare.
- Yield per hectare: 11000.
- Harvest time: October.
- Technique of vinification: grapes to be harvested by hand; after destemming and pressing they undergo macerations for 15/20 days. Then, a soft pressing is performed in steel.
- Organoleptic characteristics: the color is red ruby, with an intense smell of red fruit. It has a soft taste with a persistent spiced fragrance.
- Alcohol produced: approx. 12/13,5.
- Best served with: roast or grilled red meat and game.
