Manufacturer: Feudi di San Gregorio

Format : 0.75

Alcohol Content : 13.5% vol.

A grape of great tradition, Aglianico is the most noble and important vine of the south, representing a unifying matrix of the freat southern reds and is ranked among the finest red Italian grapes. There is controversy about the origin of the name. Different studies refer the entymology of Aglianico (or Glianica) to Hellanico or Elenico, accrediting the Greek origin - in particular Eubea (the Greek island) – of the vine. Il Porta (1592) identified the Hellenic vines with the ancient Helvolae, described by Columella and Pliny. More recent studies, revealing a similarity in the sounds of Guaranico and Glianico, made the continuation of the ancient Guarano, cited by Pliny. Unlikely identities, purely as a lexicon, are the similarities between the words Aglianico and Aleatico, noting the derivation of the synonym Elea/Velia. More interesting is the etymologic discussion of Andrea Bacci (1596) that resulted in greco “aglaos” (clear) and “aglaia” (splendor), which describes Aglianico, a red and splendid grape.

Feudi di San Gregorio is committed for years – with the technical consultance of the Universities of Napoli and Milan – in a project of recognition of the merit and rediscovery of this extraordinary grape. Through the study of the “patriarchs” – centuries-old vines of great charm that disseminate our territory – and the analysis of the soils and the microclimates of the diverse areas of the choice of Aglianico (Taurasi, Vulture and Taburno), Feudi di San Gregorio places this grape among the principal grapes of the world.

At Taurasi, Aglianico finds its ideal territory – uncontaminated, volcanic and impenetrable – giving life to a full and balanced wine.

Denomination:
Taurasi DOCG

Grape:
Aglianico

Fermentation:
Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks for about 3 weeks.

Maturation:
18 months in medium-toasted French barriques.

Aging:
9 months in bottle

Organoleptic examination:
Brilliant ruby red with garnet reflections, fragrant perfumes of marascino cherry, cinnamon and nutmeg, vanilla and anise. The taste is full and balanced with sweet and soft tannins that confer a good aromatic persistence.

Food pairings:
An excellent wine for drinking with the finest roasted red meats and poultry, braised in Aglianico.