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VICUSt Aglianico Sannio DOC Vicus Italy > Campania > Irpinia DOC If you love the structure of Nebbiolo then you should try this > Sant’Angelo all’Esca approachable version of what many people refer to as the ‘Barolo of the South’. The fruit for this wine comes from around the famous region of Taurasi. When the wines are made in accordance with the rules and laws of the area, the wines of this region can be labeled as a, DOCG (denominazione di origine controllata e garantita) , and is considered of the highest Variety quality. 85% Aglianico, 15% Merlot The Vicus Aglianico has a deep color with aromas of blackber- ry, currant, and cherry. The minerality from volcanic soils leads to a pleasant spice, like anise, and a firm mineral structure with Terroir easy tannins and a satisfying finish. A mixture of chalk, clay and Tuffaceous soil starting around VARIETAL NOTES Aglianico is the most noble red grape in southern Italy. Before 1,200 feet above sea level on the Romans, the ancient Greeks planted Aglianico, then called, volcanic hillsides. Vines are 20- Vitis Hellenica, on the volcanic hills in the Irpinia region. 25 yeears old. The DOCG for Taurasi was established in 1993 but the major- ity of the wines sold from this area were from just a few major families. Today, thanks to the interest of people like you, we are seeing more and more small independent producers make wine from this incredible grape. Winemaking Aglianico ripens slowly, allowing it to reach absolute phenolic Winemaker: Milena Pepe structure when harvested in late October, early November. Like A rigorous selection of hand-har- many of the other indigenous grapes of this region, Aglianico vested fruit undergoes cold soak has evolved over time to grow perfectly in this unique environ- before fermentation. ment. When fermentation is complete, the wine is aged in concrete tanks FOOD PAIRING Great with Roasted meats, game, and hard cheeses. for 24 months -- followed by 6 months in bottle. Production 500 cases Personally selected, hand-harvested wines from the best family vineyards. VICUSt or many travelers, an exploration of Italy often begins in Tuscany. The region is known for its romantic allure, the food and, of course, the wine. FVenture further south and as an intrepid wine seeker you’ll find a home in the Campania region. As Italy’s third most pop- ulous region, it possesses similar romantic allure as the larger Tuscan region -- and delivers it’s own special wines. Vicus, in Latin, means “village,” a fitting name for these Italy > Campania > Sannio DOC unique, small production wines. This is the story of Vicus -- a > Benevento small but remarkably diverse range of wines that are genuinely expressive of Campania’s terroir. Here, winemakers’ philosophies may mirror their counterparts from around Italy but the wines stand alone. Italian wines are recognized around the world, but it is the specific personality of each vineyards that makes them unique. Estate owned by: Bruno & Giuliano Muratori In Benevento, Vicus produces exclusively “yellow” wines from local grapes: Fiano, Greco and Falanghina. American Winemaker: Francesco Iacono wine drinkers may refer to these as white wines -- in Campania these lighter skinned grapes yield wines with often deep, yellow Year Founded: 2001 color but always with body, mouth-filling character and savory aromatics. Farming and Land: To some, the grapes may seem obtuse, remnants from ancient Certified organic farming practices over 62 Greek settlers that still cling to the land. To us, these wines and acres. Tuffaceous soil -- at least 50 percent varietals epitomize the Uva Import’s goal of sourcing only from volcanic ash. small, family farmed vineyards. Production (cases): Falanghina: 1000 Fiano: 150 Greco: 500 Aglianico: 500 cases Personally selected, hand-harvested wines from the best family vineyards..

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