Taurasi DOCG – Adelina Molettieri

Great red wine from Irpinia made from pure Aglianico grapes selected in the hillside vineyards of Montemarano (AV).

The Taurasi DOCG by Adelina Molettieri embodies the passion and artisanal knowledge passed down through generations in Montemarano, one of the symbolic municipalities of the denomination: an austere, deep, and long-lived red that evolves with extraordinary harmony thanks to a long maturation process.

Tasting notes:

• Color: deep ruby red.
• Aroma: rich and enveloping bouquet of marasca cherry, ripe plum and forest fruits, enhanced by notes of vanilla and sweet spices.
• Palate: dry, with great structure and elegance, featuring dense, soft tannins with very long persistence.
• Recommended pairings: ideal with substantial roasts, braised dishes, game, Sunday ragù pasta and aged Irpinia cheeses.

Summary technical sheet:

• Producer: Adelina Molettieri (Montemarano, AV)
• Denomination: Taurasi DOCG
• Grape variety: 100% Aglianico
• Training system: Spur-pruned cordon (yield 50–60 q.li/hectare)
• Harvest: second decade of November
• Maturation and aging: fermented in steel for 24 days; 22 months in 35 hl oak barrels, 6 months in barriques, 14 months in steel and 14–16 months in the bottle
• Alcohol content: 13.5% vol
• Serving temperature: 18°C
• Format: 0.75 L