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SAN GIOVANNI Taurasi D.O.C.G.

SAN GIOVANNI Taurasi D.O.C.G.

Aglianico 100% with at least 4 years of aging of which 14 months are in barrique.

Match with veal podolica possibly cut Florentine. Sliced wild boar or pork.

Bottle:

1,5 / 0,75 L

Glass:

Ballon

Temperature:

16 - 18 °C

Wine making process:

At the moment of the complete ripening, the grapes, after the destemming and pressing, are subjected to fermentation with intense maceration. Then, this procedure will be continued with the malolactic fermentation and the ageing in French oak barriques for a period of 12 months, consequently, the maturation for 2 years in steel barrels and the refinement for a year and half in bottle.

Average annual production:

Around 3.500 bottles

Organoleptic features:

Fruity flavour with liquorice and vanilla notes and with the addition of the mixed berries. On the palate it is dry, warm and smooth. It is perfect with spicy dishes, meat dishes, half-mature cheeses and cured meats.

Grape variety:

Aglianico (100%)

Production area:

In contrada Iampenne / Chianzano In Montemarano

Grape Production per hectare:

50 ql./ha with kg. 1,60 for plant