2015 Kapnios Masseria Frattasi, 2009 Rampaniuci, Viticoltori Migliozzi & 1998 Taurasi, Montesole - Kampanien - 3 Flaschen (0,75 l)

2015 Aglianico Beneventano IGT is an interesting label proposed by the Campania winery Masseria Frattasi, an important production pearl that offers organic terroir wines. Quoted by the ancient Greek playwright Plato the Comedian, this red has a name that derives from the Greek word smoked. A name that is not accidental, given that the wine is obtained by drying the grapes which gives it a smoky flavour. The result of the vinification of pure Aglianico, this label comes from the fruits of the vines grown on a soil rich in clay and limestone, planted at a height ranging from 500 meters to 600 meters above sea level. After a meticulous manual harvest carried out in the second ten days of November, the grapes are dried in an outdoor fruit cellar. Subsequently, a red winemaking process follows. Finally, Kapnios Benevento Aglianico IGT is first aged in French oak barriques for 18 months, then matures in the bottle for a long period. The final product is a label with a full and balanced sip. A warm, juicy red with a satisfying finish.

2009 Rampaniuci:
In Rampaniuci the structure of Aglianico is preserved and underlined, its elegance and recognizability are maintained, allowing its union with Piedirosso and Primitivo to territorially mark a wine which is inextricably linked to its territory, the ager falernus, by centuries.
The result is a Falerno with an intense ruby ​​red eye, tending towards garnet, with a characteristic and intense nose, with hints of strawberry, red currant, blackberry, lavender and liquorice. The mouth is rich in freshness and grapes, surrounded by a long and coherent tannin.
A concrete wine that goes well with pasta with sauce and robusta, red meats and game, medium and long matured cheeses.
Grapes: Aglianico 70%, Piedirosso 20%, Primitivo 10%
Production yield: 50-60 quintals. per hectare with thinning of the bunches depending on the year

1998 Taurasi, Montesole:
Great aging wine, the Taurasi D.O.C.G. it is the purest expression of the precious Vitis Hellenica Aglianico. It is produced from grapes selected in just 17 municipalities in the province of Avellino, including the town of Taurasi from which it takes its name. The grape variety used for its vinification is 100% pure Aglianico. The origin of the vineyards falls within the D.O.C.G. area. Taurasi in the province of Avellino, the most suitable one, in the heart of Central Italy. The harvest takes place around the end of October. Vinification follows with cold maceration, then soft pressing, fermentation at a controlled temperature for at least 15 days. Lastly, the refinement of the wine takes place for a year in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature, 8 months in barriques and 12 in oak barrels, at least 6 months in the bottle.