Fontanavecchia Aglianico del Taburno Vigna Cataratte Riserva 2017

Fontanavecchia Aglianico del Taburno Vigna Cataratte Riserva 2017

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Campania - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Fontanavecchia Aglianico del Taburno Vigna Cataratte Riserva 2017

Colour

Garnet red.

Bouquet

Ample olfactory impressions, with elegant recognitions of withered field violets, humus, wet dry leaves, aromas of small red fruits in spirit, menthol, eucalyptus, nutmeg spiciness, cloves and pink pepper, incense and delicate graphite textures.

Flavour

Well structured palate, warm, supported by a perfect tannic texture and a vibrant acidity typical of small red fruits. Slightly savory finish with excellent balsamic and spicy persistence.

Pairing

Braised game, seasoned cheeses including goat.

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Goat cheese

Features

Name Fontanavecchia Aglianico del Taburno Vigna Cataratte Riserva 2017
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Aglianico del Taburno Riserva
Year 2017
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Aglianico
Country Italy
Region Campania
Origin Torrecuso (BN)
Climate Altitude of the vineyard: 300 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition Argillaceous with lime-rich marlstone outcrops.
Cultivation system Guyot
Yield per hectare 7000 kg.
Harvest Last third of October.
Fermentation temperature 12 days.
Vinification Maceration with skins at controlled temperature, ca. 12 days of fermentation.
Ageing 18 months in French oak barrels.
Production year 6,700 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Braised game, seasoned cheeses including goat.

Official awards

Expert

Award

Description

Vintage

Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2017
James Suckling
92/100 
2017
Robert Parker
91/100 
2017
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2017
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2017
xtraWine
92/100 
2017
Vinous
95/100 
2010
Wine Spectator
90/100 
2009
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