100% Aglianico vines grown in the Taurasi DOCG in the Castelfranci and Poppano vineyards on chalky clay soil at altitudes over 1600ft asl.
20 years old vines
3500 vines per hectare. Hand harvested in the beginning of November with long maceration on the skins at controlled temps.
18 months aged in combo of French barriques and large Slavonian oak barrels and a minimum of 12 months in bottle.
Aromas of red berries, tobacco, cherry, violets and balsam spice.
On the palate it is full, elegant and persistent with distinct notes of plum, bitter cherry, strawberry jam, black pepper and leather.