Villa Raiano
Taurasi 2019
| Denomination | DOCG Taurasi |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Campania (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Aging | In oak barrels of various capacities for about 12 months, in stainless steel for 12 months and in bottle for a further 12 months |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Villa Raiano Taurasi is a still red wine from Campania, made from Aglianico grapes. Its aromatic profile reveals notes of ripe plums, black pepper and humus, enriched by smoky nuances and dried red flower petals. On the palate, it displays a vigorous structure, supported by a dense and silky tannic texture that gives body without excessive astringency. A pronounced savouriness accompanies the long and persistent finish, creating impeccable balance. These qualities make it an ideal partner for meat dishes and mature cheeses with intense flavours.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced in Campania, in the heart of the Taurasi area, in the province of Avellino. The Aglianico grapes come from the vineyards of Castelfranci, located at an altitude of 550 metres above sea level. The vines are trained on a vertical trellis and pruned using the Guyot method to maintain high quality yields. The clay and limestone terroir, characterised by yellow marl and rich in organic matter, profoundly shapes the wine’s sensory identity. This soil and climate environment encourages depth of flavour and innate elegance, enhancing the complexity of the aromas.
How it is produced
Harvesting, strictly by hand, takes place at the beginning of November to ensure the grapes are perfectly ripe. Fermentation in stainless steel occurs at controlled temperatures, with regular pumping over and punching down. Maceration on the skins lasts between ten and twenty days, ensuring optimal phenolic extraction. This is followed by a meticulous maturation process, including ageing in oak barrels for twelve months and a further year in stainless steel. The process concludes with a final rest of another twelve months, essential for harmonising the wine’s entire structure.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1996, Villa Raiano boasts a winery perfectly integrated among the vineyards and chestnut woods of San Michele di Serino. From this modern estate comes a Taurasi DOCG often celebrated as a true flagship label of the denomination. Under the guidance of oenologist Sebastiano Fortunato, the prestigious 2019 vintage represents absolute Campanian excellence, widely confirmed by critics. The value of this extraordinary red is attested by major international accolades, including an excellent 93 points from James Suckling and 91 from Vinous.
Awards
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2019
3Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2019
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2019
95/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1996
- Oenologist: Sebastiano Fortunato
- Bottles produced: 320.000
- Hectares: 30
The current cellar, built in 2009 on top of a hill in San Michele di Serino (AV), is the core of our company. A modern structure, perfectly integrated into the immediate environment, surrounded by vineyards and chestnut woods. From the panoramic terrace, with a view, you can follow the entire Sabato River valley, from its source, at the foot of Monte Terminio, to the point where it leaves the province of Avellino in Altavilla Irpina. Read more
| Name | Villa Raiano Taurasi 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Taurasi DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Vendor | Villa Raiano |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1996, Villa Raiano boasts a winery perfectly integrated among the vineyards and chestnut woods of San Michele di Serino. From this modern estate comes a Taurasi DOCG often celebrated as a true flagship label of the denomination. Under the guidance of oenologist Sebastiano Fortunato, the prestigious 2019 vintage represents absolute Campanian excellence, widely confirmed by critics. The value of this extraordinary red is attested by major international accolades, including an excellent 93 points from James Suckling and 91 from Vinous. |
| Origin | Castelfranci (Avellino), Campania, Italy |
| Soil composition | Argilloso calcareo su base di marne gialle con buona sostanza organica |
| Cultivation system | Guyot espalier |
| Plants per hectare | 4500 |
| Yield per hectare | 60 quintals/hectare |
| Harvest | First ten days of November |
| Fermentation temperature | 27-29 °C |
| Fermentation | 10–20 days |
| Production technique | Vinification in stainless steel with daily punch-downs and pump-overs and maceration of the skins for 10–20 days; ageing in oak barrels, then in steel and finally in bottle |
| Wine making | In stainless steel with daily punch-downs and pump-overs; skin maceration for 10-20 days depending on the vintage. Ageing: approximately 12 months in oak barrels of various capacities, 12 months in stainless steel, and a further 12 months in bottle. |
| Aging | In oak barrels of various capacities for about 12 months, in stainless steel for 12 months and in bottle for a further 12 months |
| Year production | 320000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |