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Naturalis Historia Taurasi DOCG |
| Appellation |
Taurasi Docg |
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| Grape Variety |
Aglianico 100% |
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| Vineyard |
Mirabella Eclano |
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| Soil |
The soil is rich and of volcanic origin with deep layers of clay and traces of sand and chalk |
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| Exposure |
East |
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| Altitude |
400 m a.s.l. |
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| Vines per hectare |
2500 |
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| Training system |
Shoulder with cordon spur pruning system |
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| Age of vineyard |
About forty years |
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| Yield per hectare |
About 5000 kilos |
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| Period of harvest |
End of October/beginning of November |
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| Vinification |
Classic red vinification, long maceration with skins at controlled temperatures |
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| Refining |
Eighteen months in French oak barriques and approximately twelve months in bottle |
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| Colour |
Deep ruby red |
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| Bouquet |
The bouquet is full, intense, complex and persistent with notes of violet, berries and chocolate |
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| Palate |
Enveloping, warm, smooth and perfectly structured with a characteristic background of plum, bitter cherry, raspberry and stawberry jam |
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| Food pairings |
Excellent with game, sophisticated meat courses and mature cheeses |
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