Description
Still red Irpinia DOC, 14% ABV, 100% Aglianico, produced by Tenuta Cavalier Pepe. 0.75 l bottle, 2020 vintage. A wine that embodies the passion and dedication of the Pepe family, who have been producing top-quality wines since 2005. The vineyards are located in the hilly area of the municipalities of Luogosano, Sant’Angelo all’Esca, and Taurasi. Wild berries and black cherries open the bouquet, accompanied by a complex intertwining of spices and licorice. Intense ruby red color. Full-bodied, it is rounded on the palate with ripe, elegant tannins.
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 2005
- Oenologist: Gennaro Reale
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 70
Angelo Pepe’s foresight was rewarded in 1998 when then Italian President, Oscar Luigi Scalfaro, appointed him a "Knight of the Republic" for the value of his work. The Cavalier Pepe’s eldest daughter, Milena, is a graduate of viticulture and oenology in France and marketing in Belgium. Today, she leads the family estate with charisma and expertise, ensuring that the wines meet the highest standards. Read more
| Name | Tenuta Cavalier Pepe Irpinia Campi Taurasini Santo Stefano 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Irpinia DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Vendor | Tenuta Cavalier Pepe |
| Origin | Estate vineyards located in the hilly area of the municipalities of Luogosano, Sant'Angelo all'Esca, Taurasi |
| Climate | Altitude: 350 m. a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Medium-deep clay-limestone with evident volcanic outcrops. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |

