{"product_id":"quintodecimo-taurasi-vigna-quintodecimo-2021","title":"Quintodecimo Taurasi Vigna Quintodecimo 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaurasi Riserva Vigna Quintodecimo by Quintodecimo is a red wine from Campania with a protected and guaranteed designation of origin (DOCG) that interprets the Aglianico grape variety with extraordinary intensity. To the eye, it presents a dark ruby red colour, revealing a \u003cstrong\u003ebroad and multi-faceted bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e dominated by small black fruits, violet, tobacco and spices. On the palate, enriched by ageing in oak barrels, it reveals a rich and deep structure, supported by well-defined freshness and \u003cstrong\u003esavoury, integrated tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sip closes with a \u003cstrong\u003every persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, a characteristic that gives the wine a marked propensity for ageing and makes it ideal for pairing with red meats, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from Mirabella Eclano, specifically from the Vigna Quintodecimo, a plot managed using \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vines grow on \u003cstrong\u003eexpandable clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in limestone, a key element for providing aromatic continuity. Situated at four hundred and twenty metres above sea level, the vineyard boasts optimal north-westerly exposure. This position favours a \u003cstrong\u003egradual ripening of the bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the grapes to develop a perfect balance between phenolic structure and expressive finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins in late October with the \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, during which the bunches are meticulously selected upon reaching full phenolic ripeness. After crushing, the must ferments at a controlled temperature for approximately three weeks, a process aimed at intensely extracting colour and substance. The process concludes with long ageing for eighteen to twenty-four months in \u003cstrong\u003enew oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This careful resting period enriches the flavour profile, giving the wine an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant structural balance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result of the vision of Luigi Moio, founder of the Quintodecimo estate in 2001, this prestigious wine celebrates the \u003cstrong\u003epure Aglianico\u003c\/strong\u003e grape variety. The grapes come from a single organic plot in Mirabella Eclano, situated on prized calcareous clays that impart a refined elegance. Careful ageing for 18-24 months in \u003cstrong\u003enew oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e forges its majestic structure. This meticulous dedication ensures \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the wine to reach its peak within twenty years and to evolve beautifully for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quintodecimo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47684395401387,"sku":"62391","price":171.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/quintodecimo-taurasi-vigna-quintodecimo-2021_62391_1_4f3382fb-2605-463e-80e8-04d1a324d6f0.webp?v=1788437751","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/quintodecimo-taurasi-vigna-quintodecimo-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}