Terre di Orazio (Aglianico)

• Awards: See "Terre di Orazio Rosso" awards
• Grape variety: Aglianico 100%.
• Vine training: Espalier
• Planting density: Approximately 4.000 vines per Ha.
• Vineyards ages: Between 15 and 30 years old.
• Yield: 40 to 50 hl/Ha.
• Altitude: Between 400 and 450 metres a.s.l.
• Production district: The commune of Venosa, birthplace of the Latin poet Horace.
• Harvest period: Middle to end of October.
• Grapes picking method: By hand early in the morning, into up to 12 kos. boxes, followed by immediate transportation to the Cellars.
• Wine-making: Maceration in small stainless steel containers for 8-10 days at between 23° and 28° C. ; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations completed in stainless steel tanks.
• Maturation: Partly in 500 litres French oak barriques and partly in750 litres Slovenian oak casks for about 12-15 months.
• Keeping ability: "Terre di Orazio" will improve in bottles for at least 5 years after release.
• Tasting notes: A well structured, elegant, wood-aged Aglianico: Colour: deep ruby tensing towards garnet. Bouquet: hints of violets and cassis, supported by oaky notes Taste: dry but smooth with food- friendly tannins.
• Alcohol:13% vol.
• Food matching: At its best with pasta dishes, white and red meats and mild cheeses.
• Serving temperature:Open ahead of time and serve at 18° to 20° C.
• Schedules: : Download the latest Terre di Orazio (Aglianico) technical.