Awards/Ratings

Vinous 95, Wine Advocate 95, Falstaff 95, Doctor Wine 96; reviewed by Decanter

Tasting Note

Bright orchard and stone fruit (nectarine, white peach) with honeyed apricot, toasted almond, saline minerality and a hint of vanilla. Silky, layered palate with lively acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing

Western: grilled or roasted white fish, scallops, creamy seafood pasta, porcini or pumpkin risotto, soft cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Thai prawn curry, Chinese steamed fish, Vietnamese fresh rolls.

Production Method

Hand-harvested; soft pressing. Fermented ~60% in new French oak and ~40% in stainless steel; aged eight months on the fine lees and rested in bottle for two years.

Vineyard Info

Quintodecimo, founded by Luigi Moio (est. 2001) in Irpinia; practices close-to-nature/organic viticulture focused on indigenous Campanian varieties.