Ocone Aglianico del Taburno Apollo 2017

Ocone Aglianico del Taburno Apollo 2017

Ocone, 0,75 l - 13.50%
100% Aglianico

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Campania - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Ocone Aglianico del Taburno Apollo 2017
Apollo, the god of music, armony and solar light in the greek-roman tradition, but wise healer and prophet as well.

Colour

Intense ruby red.

Bouquet

Intense hints of ripe fruit that refers to blackberries and blueberries accompanied by delicate notes of vanilla and toasted.

Flavour

A full-bodied and harmonious wine, it shows an extremely fine and complex tannic component.

Pairing

Red meats and strong dishes of the Samnite tradition such as black pig cheek matriciana and lamb stew.

Pasta
Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Ocone Aglianico del Taburno Apollo 2017
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Aglianico del Taburno Rosso
Year 2017
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Aglianico
Country Italy
Region Campania
Origin Loc. La Madonnella - Ponte (BN)
Climate Altitude: 400 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition Mainly calcareous soil of medium consistency of alluvial origin.
Cultivation system Spalliera
Harvest Manual harvesting in boxes in the second half of October, destemming and crushing of the grapes.
Vinification Fermentation and maceration at a controlled temperature for 10 days. Extraction by pumping over, drawing off, soft pressing and separation of the fecund wine.
Ageing After malolactic fermentation and subsequent natural limitation, the wine is transferred to barriques for 6 months. At the passage in wood there is a pause in steel tanks and bottling for a further phase of evolution in the bottle.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Red meats and strong dishes of the Samnite tradition such as black pig cheek matriciana and lamb stew.

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Vintage

xtraWine
90/100 
2017
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2015
James Suckling
89/100 
2015
Luca Maroni
90/99 
2015
Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2015
Wine Spectator
89/100 
2015
Ocone
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