Eremo San Quirico Aglianico 2016

Vintage: 2016

ABV:       14.5% 

Body:      Full Body Red Wine

Producer:     Nativ

Region:    Irpinia Campi Taurasini - Italy

Grapes:   Aglianico 100%

Awards:

Luca Maroni 99 points (Vintage 2016) - 33 for strength, 33 for fruit, 33 for balance

Winery Stories: 

Limited Edition : 200+ Year Old Ancient Vines planted in volcanic soils on foothills of Mt. Vesuvius!

Winemaking: The grapes are harvested by hand and transported in small boxes of 20 kg. They are subject to light pressing, maceration for about 20 days in steel silos, which are subject to the process of Alcoholic fermentation. At the end of fermentation, the wine is separated from grape skins and refine in new French oak barrel 225 hl for a period between 12 and 18 months.

Wine characteristics: Brilliant red color with spicy taste typical of maiatica cherry of Taurasi