Category: Red Wine
Country: Italy
Region: Campania
Grape variety: Aglianico
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol: 13,50%
Bottle size: 75cl
Closure: Natural Cork
Serving temperature: 18°C
The area of Benevento, in addition to representing the place where we have the highest concentration of vines, is today full of a productive enthusiasm, thanks to new young people. In this context, we can find Maria Pina, Mariano and Raffaele Assini, young wine entrepreneurs with a very long family tradition.
In 2003 they decided to embark on a new project called “Castelle”.
The objective of this project is to set a high value on the typical characteristics of ancient autochthonous and traditional vines of the Sannio, through modern technologies and the respect of the tradition and the connection with the place of origin. The grapes, in particular Aglianico and Falanghina, selected according to accurate qualitative indicators, originate from the hills of Sannio and Castelvenere, an ancient village in the province of Benevento. Here the vine and its cultivation represent the signs of the cultural and social identity of the territory.
Tasting note: A wine that like to wait long, long time. The glass is particularly interesting, especially whole fruit with nice persistence is that the nose to the palate. Mariano and Raffaele pursuing an interesting red. Year after year the results improved thanks to the collections of the late aglianico to enhance the sugar level, the more careful use of wood, at the right period of aging in steel and glass. The result is a fruity glass, as modern design, including soft and fairly smooth, intense and persistent nose or mouth that is not where any residue remains sweet.
Food Pairing: To accompany rich grilled pecorino cheese and long maturation.
