Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Quintodecimo
Label Name:
 
Vigna Grande Cerzito Riserva
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Taurasi, Campania
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Aglianico (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 96 pts (Tasting 2023). Vivino average ~4. 5/5. élevage 18–24 months in new oak; manual harvest; Signorvino description and service notes

Tasting Note
Powerful yet refined: ripe cherry, plum and blackberries with dark chocolate, mint, eucalyptus and a hint of incense. Silky texture, firm tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted or braised lamb, slow-cooked beef, ragu, aged pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano. Asian: Korean barbecue, spicy Sichuan beef, Peking duck, teriyaki or miso-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Manual harvest; ferment 20–25 days at 28–30°C; élevage 18–24 months in new oak barriques; bottle aging prior to release.

Vineyard Info
Single-cru 'Vigna Grande Cerzito' planted 2004 on volcanic soils at ~460m, south-facing; Quintodecimo founded by Luigi Moio and Laura in 2001, focused on low yields and quality.