Fonzone Taurasi Scorzagalline Riserva 2013

Fonzone Taurasi Scorzagalline Riserva 2013

Fonzone, 0,75 l - 14.00%
100% Aglianico

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Price 
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Campania - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

2 hours

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Fonzone Taurasi Scorzagalline Riserva 2013
Taurasi Riserva is made from the grapes of the highest section of the vineyard of Aglianico of the Fonzone estate, on top of a hill in the district of Scorzagalline in the municipality of Paternopoli.

Colour

Brilliant ruby red.

Bouquet

Great complexity and finesse, with intense notes of black berries and dried flowers, which are accompanied by hints tertiary such as tobacco, leather, licorice and sandalwood.

Flavour

Enveloping, intense and persistent, elegant structure.

Pairing

Structured first courses, roast meats, game.

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Fonzone Taurasi Scorzagalline Riserva 2013
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Taurasi Riserva
Year 2013
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Aglianico
Country Italy
Region Campania
Origin Località Scorzagalline - Paternopoli (AV)
Climate Altitude: 430 m. a.s.l. Exposition: South-West.
Soil composition Clay loam.
Cultivation system Espalier with spur pruning.
No. plants per hectare 4500
Yield per hectare 50 q
Harvest First week of November.
Vinification Grapes are harvested by hand and placed in perforated boxes, rushed to the nearby wine cellar and meticulously de-stemmed. The fermentation and maceration take place in stainless steel tanks for a period of 15-20 days.
Ageing Subsequently, after the first racking and the start of malolactic fermentation, the wine is transferred in new French oak barrels, where it stays for 18 months.
Production year 3,300 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Structured first courses, roast meats, game.

Official awards

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Award

Description

Vintage

xtraWine
92/100 
2013
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2012
Slowine
 
Fine Wine - An excellent wine 2012
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2012
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2011
James Suckling
93/100 
2011
Fonzone
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