Taurasi San Giovanni DOCG - Giovanni Molettieri | Premium Irpinia Red Wine

🏆 The Excellence of Giovanni Molettieri

The Taurasi "San Giovanni" DOCG represents the pinnacle of Giovanni Molettieri's production, one of Irpinia's most respected wineries. This wine comes from the historic San Giovanni vineyard, a legendary cru that lends it unique complexity and depth.

🍇 The San Giovanni Vineyard

Located in the heart of the Taurasi area, the San Giovanni vineyard extends across mineral-rich volcanic soils. The Aglianico vines, some over a century old, are rooted in a soil that gives the wine a distinctive minerality and extraordinary aging potential.

🍷 Organoleptic Profile

• Color: Deep ruby ​​red with intense garnet reflections
• Bouquet: Complex and layered - berries, dried violets, oriental spices, leather and earthy notes
• Palate: Impressive yet elegant structure, noble and velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, very long finish with echoes of licorice, tobacco and dark chocolate

🍽️ Gourmet Pairings

Ideal with roast lamb with potatoes, Milanese ossobuco, meat stews, black truffle, blue cheeses, and mature pecorino cheeses. Also perfect for meditation.

📍 Technical Details

• Grape variety: 100% Aglianico from historic vineyards
• Vinification: Long maceration with manual punching down
• Aging: 24 months in oak barrels + 18 months in bottle
• Alcohol content: 14.5%
• Serving temperature: 18-20°C (decant 2 hours before)
• Potential: 15-20 years

A collectible wine that expresses the most authentic soul of Taurasi and the craftsmanship of Giovanni Molettieri.