Winery: Donna Paolina
Region: Campania
Locale: Irpinia, Italy
Appellation: Taurasi
Designation: DOCG

Site: From the San Mango sul Calore vineyard from the Taurasi DOCG. The vines are planted on clay soils with a southwestern exposure at 1,500 feet above sea level and are roughly 30 years old. 4,000 plants per hectare.

Grapes: 100% Aglianico, hand harvested in early November

Fermentation and Aging: Whole cluster fermentation in stainless steel. Long maceration with the skins for 20 days at controlled temperatures. The wine then ages for 30 months in large Slovenian casks. 

Notes: Deep ruby red in color, with a full and complex nose of tobacco, cherries, violets, berries and hints of spice. Full in the mouth, with elegant and lingering layers of prune, bitter cherries, strawberry jam, black pepper and leather. Enjoy paired with steak, truffle dishes, and sharp, aged cheeses.