Campania Aglianico "Helea" Igt - PonteRotto Winery

Aglianico is born from the grapes of the homonymous vine grown in Irpinia, a territory full of history and traditions, inextricably linked to the world of viticulture. The native Ellenico vine arrived in the Mediterranean with the first settlements of the Greek colonies and today gives us a red with a harmonious and decisive taste, with intense plum aromas and pleasant spicy notes.

GRAPES: 100% Aglianico
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13%
HARVEST METHOD: Manual in 20 kg boxes, end of October
VINIFICATION : Cold maceration, soft pressing, fermentation at controlled temperature for at least 14 days
REFINING / AGEING: 6 months at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, oak barrels, at least 6 months in bottle
COLOR : Intense ruby ​​red
FRAGRANCE : Red fruits, morello cherry, spicy hints
TASTE : Full, full-bodied, slightly soft
PAIRINGS : First courses with meat sauce, roast game, cured meats, medium-high aged spicy cheeses, elaborate and long-cooked dishes.