Tenuta Cavalier Pepe
Irpinia Aglianico Terra del Varo 2022
| Denomination | DOC Irpinia Aglianico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Campania (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 85% Aglianico, 15% Merlot |
| Aging | The wine is aged sur lies in both wood and steel, and finally matures for at least 6 months in the bottle. |
| Year | 2022 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Irpinia Aglianico Terra del Varo 2022 |
| Color | Intense ruby red. |
| Perfume | Aromas reminiscent of black cherry and blackberry with light notes of black pepper and bitter cocoa, all against a pleasant background of sweet spices. |
| Taste | Soft, with elegant tannins, savoury and persistent with an aftertaste reminiscent of wild berries, black cherry and herbs. |
| Pairings | It goes particularly well with appetizers of cured meats and cheeses, pasta with sauces, roasted meat, dishes and pizzas prepared with tasty sauces and condiments. |
| Region | Campania |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still red wine from Campania, 13.5% ABV, produced by Tenuta Cavalier Pepe, Irpinia DOC, 2022 vintage. An Aglianico made from vineyards in Luogosano, Sant'Angelo all'Esca, and Taurasi, this wine expresses the elegance and passion of a family that has been dedicated to viticulture for generations. Blend: 85% Aglianico, 15% Merlot. Aged on the lees in both wood and stainless steel, it then matures for at least 6 months in the bottle. Aromas reminiscent of black cherry and blackberry with light notes of black pepper and bitter cocoa, all against a pleasant backdrop of sweet spices. Intense ruby red color. Soft, with elegant tannins, savory and persistent with an aftertaste reminiscent of berries, black cherry, and aromatic herbs.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
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 Aglianico Terra del Varo 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Irpinia DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 85% Aglianico, 15% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Vendor | Tenuta Cavalier Pepe |
| Origin | Estate vineyards located in the hilly area of the municipalities of Luogosano, S. Angelo all'Esca and Taurasi |
| Climate | Altitude: 350 m. a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous clay with volcanic elements. |
| Harvest | The grapes, harvested by hand around mid-October, are pressed whole and the must bloom is decanted cold. |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation follows, part of which takes place in French oak barriques and the remainder in steel. |
| Aging | The wine is aged sur lies in both wood and steel, and finally matures for at least 6 months in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |