Cantina del Taburno Aglianico, “Fidelis”
From Campania’s much-loved Cantina del Taburno, this Aglianico is balanced and medium-bodied with layers flavors of black cherry, tobacco and smoke with chewy tannins.
Varietals: 90% Aglianico, 10% Merlot
Vineyards: A selection of south eastern facing vineyards in the Mt Taburno area; 200 - 600m elevation; clay and limestone marl
Farming: Sustainable
Vinification: Destemmed, crushed and softly pressed; ferments on the skins for one week followed by malolactic fermentation in neutral oak casks
Aging: 6 months in barriques