Taurasi "D'Oreste" DOCG – Antonio Molettieri

Great red wine from Irpinia made from pure Aglianico grapes selected at an altitude of 550 meters in the vineyards of Castelfranci (AV).

The Taurasi "D'Oreste" DOCG from Cantina Antonio Molettieri is a tribute to the Molettieri family's winemaking history: born on high-altitude clay-limestone soils and aged for a long time in wood, steel, and bottle, it combines power, evolutionary complexity, and extraordinary longevity.

Tasting notes:

• Color: intense ruby red with violet and garnet reflections.
• Aroma: deep aromas of ripe red fruits that evolve towards tertiary notes of leather, myrtle, and balsamic puffs.
• Taste: structured, enveloping, and harmonious, with dense, elegant, and never overpowering tannins that support an extremely long finish.
• Recommended pairings: perfect with pasta with wild boar ragout, lamb chops, beef stew, Irpinia cold cuts, and aged pecorino cheeses.

Summary technical sheet:

• Producer: Antonio Molettieri (Castelfranci, AV)
• Designation: Taurasi DOCG
• Grape variety: 100% Aglianico
• Production area: Castelfranci (AV) – altitude 550 m a.s.l., clay-limestone soil
• Training system: Cordon spur (yield 45 q.li/hectare)
• Harvest: second/third decade of October
• Vinification and aging: maceration in steel for about 30 days at 26–28°C and spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barriques; aging 18–24 months in wood, transfer to steel and about 6 months in bottle
• Alcohol content: 14.5% vol
• Serving temperature: 14–16°C
• Format: 0.75 L