The Contrada family has been making wine and growing grapes in the Candida area of Irpinia in Campania for generations. After selling off their grapes to some of the biggest names in the wine business for years in 2003 they decided to produce their own wine. Quite quickly their reputation for making exceptional wines using modern techniques in a traditional manner grew and within 10 years they won the renowned Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri award.
Organic practicing and natural, their hands off approach gives each selection a true expression of the terroir in this area.
The Irpinia Aglianico is grown within the Taurasi zone. The soils are calcareous – a combo of clay and chalky white. The vineyards sit at almost 600 asl. The vines are between 10-20 years old.
After a long maceration on the skins at controlled temperature the wine is vinified in barrel and aged for 12 months in oak barrels that are 3rd or 4th passage. It then spends up to 18 months in bottle before it is released.
Earthy and full bodied, complex and intense the nose offers notes of tobacco, cherry, violet and balsamic notes. The palate offers structure and persistence with red fruits, mint and warm spices.
Contrada, Campania
Irpinia Aglianico
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