Taurasi Tenute di Altavilla DOCG
100% Aglianico, high altitudes and clay/tuff soils for an elegant wine with a rich structure and balanced tannins.
Wine exported to
Canada, Australia, Singapore
Grape Varieties:
100% Aglianico
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
20 days
Type of yeast:
Select
Fermentation temperature:
26 °C (77.8 °F)
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers and delestage
Length of maceration:
20 days
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Aging containers:
Barrique and tonneaux
Container size:
225L and 35hL
Aging before bottling:
18 months
Aging in bottle:
12 months
Closure:
Natural cork
Organic:
No
Vineyard name:
Tenute di Altavilla
Vineyard location:
Montemarano and Paternopoli
Soil composition:
Clay and tuff
Vine training:
Guyot
Altitude:
500-600 meters (1,640-1,969 feet) above sea level
Vine density:
3,000 vines per hectare
Yield:
3,000 liters per hectare
Years planted:
Various years from 1968-1985
Time of harvest:
Late October
First vintage of this wine:
2004
Tasting notes:
Deep color, rich, complex bouquet with notes of licorice, brushwood, berries and violets. Lush structure and soft well-balanced tannins; austere and elegant.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 18-20 °C (64.4 - 68 °F).
Aging potential:
15 years
Winemaker:
Riccardo Cotarella
