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.