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On the Taurasi hills, in Irpinia, a land of ancient traditions half way between Amalfi Coast and the Adriatic Sea, we make Spalatrone. Deep ruby in colour with a spicy aroma and a hint of red fruits jam.
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Grapes
variety:
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Aglianico 100%.
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Vineyards:
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On the best sites of "La Carazita". The vineyard grows up on a hill, with argillaceous and limestone soil, facing the sun from dawn till dusk.Yield is kept within 70 q per hectare.
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Wine -
making:
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Late harvest in November. Bleeding: 8-12% Long maceration in wine-making steel tanks preserves the grape freshness.
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The wine is aged partly in French oak barriques and partly in Slavonian oak barrels (10-20 hl) for a period of about 24-30 months, then the wine is put in bottles to complete the fining.
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Tasting
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Impenetrable deep ruby in colour, with red fruits, balsamic spices, coconut and vanilla aromas. Full bodied with a very long finish and a hint of tannins.
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Food
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Red meats, game and mature cheese typical of the Irpinian cooking. Serving temperature 18°
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Spalatrone 2005 received the Golden Star Recognition from the Touring Club Guide: Vini Buoni d'Italia 2010.
he only Italian guide dedicated to wines produced by autochthonous grapes in purity.
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