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About This Wine
Aglianico is the primary grape variety grown in Mirabella, the main estate owned by the Mastroberardino family in the heart of the Taurasi DOCG area. Some of these vineyards are dedicated to the production of Redimore Irpinia DOC, the wine made from two clones of Aglianico selected and propagated by Mastroberardino in a centennial ungrafted vineyard.
VINEYARD AND SOIL
Mirabella Eclano, with a South-West exposure and a deep and sandy, with traces of limestone and clay layers along the profile, well drained soil. The altitude is of 400 m a.s.l. The training system is the espalier with cordon spur pruning system and the density of plantation is of about 5,000 vines/hectare (about 2,000 vines/acre) with an yeald of about 5,000 kg/ha (4,460 lbs/acre) and 1 kg/vine (2.20 lbs/vine).
AGE OF VINEYARD
10 years old.
BOUQUET
Complex and intense, with hints of red fruits, especially strawberries and raspberries, and spices such as vanilla, tobacco, cocoa and coffee
TASTE
Warm, enveloping, well-structured, with a long persistence and a remarkable softness.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Appetizers Cold meats and aged cheeses. First courses Pasta with meat sauces, mushrooms and truffles. Second courses Red meats and grilled game, long cooked meats.
AGING POTENTIAL
30 years and more
Type | Current Promotions |
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Varietal(s) | Aglianico |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Appellation | Irpinia Aglianico DOC |
Brand | Mastroberardino |
Vintage | 2017 |