Taurasi DOCG 2018

Taurasi is a DOCG red wine produced in Irpinia. Made from pure Aglianico (from Taurasi) grapes, it is considered one of the most important and prized wines in Italy and boasts a history stretching back thousands of years. The DOCG was obtained in 1993 and its production is governed by strict regulations that guarantee its quality and uniqueness. Aglianico grapes, in particular, must be grown in vineyards located in municipalities in the province of Avellino, at a minimum altitude of 400 metres above sea level. The wine must be aged for at least 3 years, of which at least 18 months in wooden barrels. The one proposed here by Famiglia Pagano comes from grapes harvested in the estate's vineyards in Taurasi and Paternopoli. Aglianico, an indigenous Campania grape, is known for its rusticity and its ability to give wines of great body and structure. Just like this Taurasi DOCG, which in the glass has an intense ruby red colour. The nose has hints of red fruit such as blackberry, plum and cherry, accompanied by spicy notes of black pepper and vanilla. In the mouth it is warm and soft, with a good tannic structure and a lingering finish. Good already today, it can also be kept for a few years in the cellar, to evolve and enrich itself with new nuances. On the table it goes well with red meat dishes, mature cheeses and earthy first courses. Perfect with roasts, chops, game and first courses with meat sauce, truffle and porcini mushrooms.