Perillo
Taurasi Riserva 2012
| Denomination | DOCG Taurasi Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Campania (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Aging | After alcoholic fermentation, the wine is aged in large Slovenian oak barrels, partly new and partly second-hand. After about 24 months of maturation in wood, the Taurasi is bottled without filtration and continues to age until release after the tenth year. |
| Year | 2012 |
| Product name | Taurasi Riserva 2012 |
| Color | Dark, intense, sometimes impenetrable ruby colour. |
| Perfume | The nose progresses with power and complexity, showing notes of ripe plum and cherry, balsamic notes of mint and resin, with mineral nuances of wet earth and graphite. |
| Taste | The taste is rich, warm, enveloping, supported by refreshing acidity and tannins that are important for volume and density. |
| Pairings | Elaborate and succulent meat dishes, especially game and venison, but its softness and alcohol content also make it a good match for semi-mature and mature cheeses, even spicy ones. |
| Region | Campania |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still red Taurasi Riserva, 14% ABV, produced by Perillo in Campania, 2012 vintage. A wine that embodies the excellence of the Calore Valley, the fruit of a long family tradition in growing Aglianico. The Aglianico grapes are hand-harvested in November and meticulously vinified. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine ages in large Slovenian oak barrels for approximately 24 months, before being bottled unfiltered. On the nose, it progressively expresses power and complexity, revealing notes of ripe plum and cherry, balsamic notes of mint and resin, with mineral nuances of damp earth and graphite. On the palate, it is rich, warm, and enveloping, supported by a refreshing acidity and tannins that deliver volume and density.
Awards
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2012
92/100
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Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
2 hours
Pairings
- Oenologist: Felice Perillo
- Bottles produced: 20.000
- Hectares: 5
Our vineyards, some of which are ungrafted, yield unique Aglianico grapes known locally as coda di cavallo ("horse’s tail"). From these exceptional raw materials come our prestigious Taurasi DOCG Riserva, Taurasi DOCG, and Irpinia Coda di Volpe DOC. Each wine reflects the essence of our land—from the complex notes of Taurasi, aged in wood without filtration, to the delicate freshness of Irpinia Coda di Volpe, perfect with fish dishes and vegetable-based first courses. Discover our wines and let yourself be captivated by the story and passion that make them truly one of a kind. Read more
| Name | Perillo Taurasi Riserva 2012 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Taurasi DOCG |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Vendor | Perillo |
| Wine making | The Aglianico grapes from the estate vineyards are harvested by hand in November, destemmed and vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel barrels. |
| Aging | After alcoholic fermentation, the wine is aged in large Slovenian oak barrels, partly new and partly second-hand. After about 24 months of maturation in wood, the Taurasi is bottled without filtration and continues to age until release after the tenth year. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |