CANTINE Azienda Agricola di Marzo via Gaetano di Marzo, 2 DI MARZO 83010 Tufo (Av) Tel +39 0825 998022 DAL 1647 Fax +39 0825 998383 [email protected] TUFO www.cantinedimarzo.it GAMMA “LE VIGNE” PREMIUM SELECTION TAURASI DOCG Denomination: Taurasi DOCG Variety: Aglianico 100% Location of the vineyards: Luogosano and Montemarano Exposure and altitude: The vineyards have a southern exposure. Their altitude varies from 350 to 450 meters above sea level. Nature of the soil: Clay and limestone Training system: Spurred Cordon Density of plantation: 4000 vines/Ha Average age of the vines: 10 to 20 years old Yield per Hectare: 50 Hl/Ha Harvest: Handpicked, generally the last days of October / first days of November Vinification technique: 100% first run must – Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation carried out in stainless steel vats – 1 year of aging in 225 l barrels of french oak. Average yearly bottle production: 2000 bottles Bottle format: 75 cl and 150 c Alcohol level: Generally 13,5% Sensorial description The main feature of this wine is its finesse that doesn’t yield to the full body typical of the Taurasi. This wine has an intense ruby robe with a strong spice and liquorice impact to the nose, which later gives way to notes of prunes and black cherry. In the mouth an intense freshness combined with very fine tannins are a promise that they will preserve the wine during its long life. It has a very long aftertaste with a finale of black cherry and eucalyptus. The oak remains very discreet and contributes very elegantly to the natural flavour of the wine. Food combinations This wine is especially appropriate for game, venison and aged cheese, as well as dishes in sauce. In Irpinia, it is often drunk with roasted meats and wild porcini mushrooms as well as local salamis and hams. Serving temperature: 18°C to 20°C.