Santa Vara
INFO
- Denomination: TAURASI RISERVA DOCG 2009 – TAURASI DOCG 2010
- Production area: our vineyards in Luogosano (AV)
- Soil type: clayey calcareous
- Land exposure: South – West
- Altitude: 400 metres a.s.l.
- Grape variety: Aglianico 100%
- Trellising system: Guyot
- Production per hectare: 70 q. grape/ 45 hl wine
- Plant density: 6000 vines/ hectare
- Harvest period: first decade in November
- Winemaking: manual harvest. Fermentation with skins for 15/20 days at about 20°/24° C, in stainless steel tanks only
- Aged: 12 months in steel, 12 to 18 months in French oak casks, 12 months in bottle
- Alcohol by volume: 14,5 % vol.
DESCRIPTION
It offers a full intense bouquet with aromas of spices, tobacco, leather, cocoa and balsamic notes. Elegant and very persistent taste. It brings on red meats, game and mature cheeses. Serving temperature 18° C , in big stemware.
