Irpinia Aglianico "Magis" DOC - Antico Castello Winery

Antico Castello's Irpinia Aglianico "Magis" DOC has a ruby-brown color with purple highlights. The nose expresses a generous varietal sensation, echoing distinct aromas of morello cherry, cinchona, and black pepper. On the palate, it is rich and complex. Irpinia "Magis" DOC is a tannic wine with a clean, long, and persistent finish. With its characteristics, Irpinia Aglianico "Magis" DOC represents the Irpinia region, specifically the municipality of San Mango sul Calore.

Grapes: 100% Aglianico
Type:Red Irpinia Aglianico DOP
First vintage produced:2002
Vineyard location:San Mango sul Calore (AV) Location: Fontana del Bosco. Estate-owned vineyards, selected grapes in Fontana del Bosco, north-south exposure.
Soil:clayey-calcareous, altitude 400 m above sea level
Yield per hectare:75 quintals
Training system:spurred cordon
Harvest period:first ten days of November
Vinification:Grapes are hand-picked. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature and the wine ages for nine months in 25/50 hl oak barrels. Further aging takes place in the bottle.