Quintodecimo
Taurasi Vigna Quintodecimo 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Taurasi |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Campania (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Aging | Aged for 18-24 months in new oak barrels |
- Type: Taurasi DOCG Riserva, still red wine from Campania made with organic Aglianico grapes
- Aroma: black and red fruits, violet, tobacco, cocoa, sweet spices and floral notes
- Palate: deep structure, marked freshness, well-integrated tannins, persistent finish
- Vineyard: Mirabella Eclano at 420m, calcareous expandable clay, north-west exposure
- Production: fermentation at 28-30°C for 20-25 days, 18-24 months in new barriques
Description
What type of wine it is
Taurasi 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 broad and multi-faceted bouquet 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 savoury, integrated tannins. The sip closes with a very persistent finish, a characteristic that gives the wine a marked propensity for ageing and makes it ideal for pairing with red meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Mirabella Eclano, specifically from the Vigna Quintodecimo, a plot managed using organic farming. The vines grow on expandable clay soils 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 gradual ripening of the bunches, allowing the grapes to develop a perfect balance between phenolic structure and expressive finesse.
How it is produced
Production begins in late October with the manual harvest, 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 new oak barrels. This careful resting period enriches the flavour profile, giving the wine an elegant structural balance.
History and interesting facts
The result of the vision of Luigi Moio, founder of the Quintodecimo estate in 2001, this prestigious wine celebrates the pure Aglianico 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 new oak barriques forges its majestic structure. This meticulous dedication ensures extraordinary longevity, allowing the wine to reach its peak within twenty years and to evolve beautifully for decades.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2001
- Oenologist: Luigi Moio
- Bottles produced: 120.000
- Hectares: 34
| Name | Quintodecimo Taurasi Vigna Quintodecimo 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Taurasi DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Vendor | Quintodecimo |
| Story | History and interesting facts The result of the vision of Luigi Moio, founder of the Quintodecimo estate in 2001, this prestigious wine celebrates the pure Aglianico 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 new oak barriques forges its majestic structure. This meticulous dedication ensures extraordinary longevity, allowing the wine to reach its peak within twenty years and to evolve beautifully for decades. |
| Origin | Mirabella Eclano (Avellino) |
| Soil composition | Expandable clay rich in limestone |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 5,000 kg/ha |
| Harvest | Second to third ten-day period of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28–30 °C |
| Fermentation | 20-25 days |
| Production technique | Careful selection of the grapes before and after destemming; fermentation of the crushed berries for 20-25 days at a controlled temperature (28-30 °C); ageing for 18-24 months in new oak barriques. |
| Wine making | After a meticulous sorting of the grapes before and after destemming, the crushed grapes ferment at a controlled temperature for 20–25 days at 28–30 °C; this is followed by ageing for 18–24 months in new oak barriques. |
| Aging | Aged for 18-24 months in new oak barrels |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |