Irpinia Aglianico DOC MONTESOLE
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | MONTESOLE |
| Denomination | Aglianico del Sannio DOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grapes | 100% Aglianico |
| Alcohol content | 13,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | AV/2632 |
| Winery headquarter | MONTESOLE - Montemiletto (AV) - Località Serra, Via Casale S.Angelo,6 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Roast meat, Pasta all'amatriciana, Meat stewed, Grilled meat, Cockerel grilled, Cannelloni, Scallops with mushrooms, Sausage |
| Region | Campania (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Aglianico |
This elegant red is produced with 100% “Vitis Hellenica”, the ancient grapes of the Greeks, Aglianico. The vineyards are cultivated in the district of Benevento, in the heart of Italy. The harvest is planned at the end of October. The wine-making considers fermentation at controlled temperature and cooled maceration for 15 days. The aging is developed in inox for three months, in oak barrels for 12 months and continues in the bottle for at least 6 months.
Features of Aglianico del Sannio produced by Montesole Winery
Ruby red colour enriched by scents that recall red fruits accompanied by delicate spices. The taste is rich, full-bodied, soft and round. Great persistence
Recommended food pairings while tasting this red wine
It is perfect with cold cuts, aged cheeses, corn or legume soups. It has to be served at 16°C in a wide wine glass that helps the oxygenation.
