{"product_id":"quintodecimo-irpinia-aglianico-terra-declano-2023","title":"Quintodecimo Irpinia Aglianico Terra d'Eclano 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuintodecimo Irpinia Aglianico Terra d’Eclano is a still red wine, a true expression of Irpinia, made from \u003cstrong\u003eAglianico\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. It stands out for its elegant, smooth and fruity character. On the nose, it reveals a seductive profile, characterised by notes of plum jam, violet and dried rose petals. On the palate, it finishes with a \u003cstrong\u003espicy\u003c\/strong\u003e, long and complex aftertaste, well integrated and supported by \u003cstrong\u003esilky, very fine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. This wine pairs beautifully with structured first courses, pork and cheeses, offering its best if decanted for an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in Mirabella Eclano, on soils composed of \u003cstrong\u003eclay and tuff\u003c\/strong\u003e, at an altitude between 420 and 460 metres above sea level. Trained using the spur-pruned cordon method, with limited yields, the vines benefit from triple exposure to the south-east, south-west and north-west. This balanced pedoclimatic environment encourages an intense expression of the fruit. Quintodecimo, under the expert guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eLuigi Moio\u003c\/strong\u003e, manages these historic \u003cstrong\u003eIrpinian vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e to enhance the potential of the grape variety and its native terroir with the utmost naturalness and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins at the end of October with a meticulous \u003cstrong\u003emanual selection\u003c\/strong\u003e of the bunches. This is followed by destemming and vinification that respects each individual plot. Fermentation and maceration take place in steel vats for a period of twenty-one to thirty days at a controlled temperature. The subsequent malolactic fermentation occurs in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, initiating an eighteen-month maturation in wood before blending into the \u003cstrong\u003efinal blend\u003c\/strong\u003e. The process concludes with a period of bottle ageing, defining the harmony of a persistent and rigorous red.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerra d’Eclano 2022 embodies the prestigious vision of oenologist Luigi Moio, who leads the \u003cstrong\u003eQuintodecimo\u003c\/strong\u003e winery to enhance the pure essence of \u003cstrong\u003eAglianico in Irpinia DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced in Mirabella Eclano on clay and tuff soils, this wine is made from grapes hand-picked in the third decade of October. Its refined identity develops through meticulous vinification and \u003cstrong\u003e18 months of ageing in barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by six months in the bottle, resulting in a seductive and complex sip, enriched by extremely fine and silky tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quintodecimo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47684390355115,"sku":"62389","price":405.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/quintodecimo-irpinia-aglianico-terra-declano-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}