Villa Raiano Taurasi

Full bodied, firmly structured red from the aglianico grape.  Harvested in early November from calcareous-clay soil about 1,200 feet above sea level. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with daily punching down and pumping over for 10-20 days. The wine is then aged in barrique and tonneaux for 24 months.  Sweet spices, black pepper, black fruit on the nose, carrying over to the palate.  You can drink this now, but the natural acidity and elegant tannins make for a long ageing wine.