Taurasi, "Fatica Contadina", Terredora Dipaolo

Taurasi, "Fatica Contadina", Terredora Dipaolo - 1996

Item # 50635 750mL

Entirely Aglianico from Lapio and Montemiletto, this structured and full-bodied dry red spent time in French and Slavonian oak. Despite this, the cuvée's name comes from the hard work in the vineyards that expresses the variety and the terroir. This cellar release has aged wonderfully, and is ready to drink in all its savory glory. Pair with roast duck in apricot glaze.

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Color
Red
Vintage
1996
Country
Italy
Region
Campania
Sub-Region
Taurasi
Producer
Terredora
Grape Variety
Aglianico
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Aglianico

Brought to Italy by the Greeks in the 6th century B.C., Aglianico enjoyed an early heyday in the ancient world as one of the key components of Falernum, a wine revered by kings and poets. After nearly being wiped out by Phylloxera in the 19th century, the grape is now experiencing a great revival in southern Italy. Inky-black in color, with big tannins and firm structure, the grape offers typical notes of black fruits, smoke, dark chocolate, and mineral. It is a natural match for roasts and...

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