Caudium - Aglianico Beneventano

Caudium was the capital of Sannio, with a sanctuary that still occupies the current acropolis fortified with a castle by the Lombards. Vine cultivation dates back to the Cretan period, about 3500 years ago. The soils are varied, limestone and marble, sandstone and marl, clay and stone materials. Aglianico is the oldest grape variety in the Greek world, the red par excellence, used for the best Greco-Roman wines. Aged in second passage barriques for 9 months and then left to rest for another 3 in the bottle, it is a wine of great interest, appealing to both the nose and the palate.

Winemaking

skin maceration for 15 days at 24°. Aging in second passage French Allier, Nevers and Vosges barriques with strong and medium toasting for 9 months. Another 3 months of rest in the bottle.

Organoleptic description

Dark red. Aromas of wild blackberries, blueberries, red plum jams. Dense, pulpy, persistent.

Note

The label is from the Giustiniani factory in Naples, the most important ceramic factory in Europe in 1700. The Aglianico del Taburno is very particular for the mountain soils, halfway in terms of consistency between Vesuvius and the Dolomites . In fact its rocks are dolomite.

Organoleptic characteristics

Deep ruby ​​red colour. The nose is intense and expresses itself with hints of wild blackberries, blueberries and red plum jam. On the palate it is full-bodied, dense and enveloping. Persistent.

Pairings and service

Excellent in combination with roasts and grilled red meat, it also goes well with game and first courses with meat sauce.

Serving temperature: 16/18 °C