{"title":"AGLIANICO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/GrapeBanner2.jpg?v=1543876090\" alt=\"Organic Vineyard with cover crop\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAglianico is a red wine grape variety of Greek origin originally planted in the Campania and Basilicata regions of southern Italy over 2,500 years ago when southern Italy was a Greek colony known as Magna Graecia or Oenotria. The grapes thrived until the late 19th century when it was almost destroyed by phylloxera; however, since the war plantings have gradually increased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grape variety appears to prefer soils of volcanic origin, as well as dry and sunny location, and achieves its finest results in the two DOCs of Taurasi in Campania and Aglianico del Vulture in Basilicata. It is an early budding, late ripening variety that can produce very long-lived wines of intensity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently improved techniques in both vineyard and winery have led to fresher and riper wine being made that are eminently approachable in youth but also still improve with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"feudi-di-san-gregorio-irpinia-aglianico-serpico","title":"Feudi di San Gregorio Irpinia Aglianico Serpico 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Feudi di San Gregorio Irpinia Aglianico Serpico is a wonderful complex red wine made with indigenous Aglianico grapes. The Aglianico grapes are produced in a historic vineyard named \"Dal Re\". This historic region of the Appennine countryside is known as Irpinia and it has a unique terroir and climate in which vineyards coexist with fruit trees, olives and aromatic herbs. The wine was matured for a minimum of 12 months in medium-toasted French barriques and barrels of 50hl. The wine was then aged for a minimum of 12 months in bottle, prior to release. A complex wine bursting with cherry jam, sweet spices, liquorice, coffee and cocoa notes balanced with a beautiful spicy, minerality. A well structured wine with great length. [#intro]A warming red bursting with cherry jam, sweet spices and cocoa notes culminating in a robust, savoury finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Feudi di San Gregorio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17769659269178,"sku":"A14FEUDISERPICO-1","price":53.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Serpico.jpg?v=1538474395"},{"product_id":"feudi-di-san-gregorio-taurasi-red-wine","title":"Feudi di San Gregorio Taurasi 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Feudi di San Gregorio Taurasi is an Italian red wine made from 100% Aglianico grapes. Matured for 18 months in French oak and a further 9 months in bottle prior to release the wine displays fragrant aromas of maraschino cherry, cinnamon and nutmeg. Undertones of vanilla and anise on the palate enhance the rich juicy black fruit flavours. This wine is full bodied and well balanced with soft structured tannins. [#intro]A robust, savoury and smoky red wine made from the Aglianico grape[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Feudi di San Gregorio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17770010509370,"sku":"A20FEUDITAURASI-1","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Taurasi.jpg?v=1569488079"},{"product_id":"feudi-di-san-gregorio-irpinia-aglianico-rubrato","title":"Feudi di San Gregorio Irpinia Aglianico Rubrato 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Feudi di San Gregorio Irpinia Aglianico Rubrato is a red wine made from 100% Aglianico grapes. 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All of the estate’s vineyards are certified organic and are located on calcareous and low-nutrient soils that are excellent for producing the finest quality red wines and superb white wines. The main grape varieties grown are Chardonnay, Fiano, Aglianico, Nero di Troia, Cabernet Sauvignon and Moscato di Trani. Bocca di Lupo is the spark that lit Tormaresca’s enological dream. The desire to re-discover the noble and austere Aglianico grape variety by offering an alternative yet authentic interpretation has guided this project for the past fifteen years. Fully mature vines allow them to produce concentrated grapes perfect for producing wines with great aging potential. Made from 100% Aglianico Bocca di Lupo is a deep, intense ruby red colour. The nose expresses notes of red fruit like morello cherries, currants, and ripe pomegranates. The complex bouquet is completed by spicy hints of white pepper and liquorice accompanied by balsamic notes of thyme and eucalyptus. The palate is refined with vibrant yet silky tannins. A lengthy and persistent finish delivers pleasant sensations of freshness and complexity. [#intro]A refined, silky red wine of great length that delivers freshness \u0026amp; complexity...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tormaresca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40357934530627,"sku":"A20BOCCADILUPO","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/BoccadiLupoBottle.jpg?v=1672667006"},{"product_id":"montevetrano-core-rosso-aglianico","title":"Montevetrano 'Core' Rosso 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Montevetrano 'Core' s (pronounced COR-eh, meaning heart) Rosso is a Campania IGT red wine made from 100% Aglianico grapes. It is produced in Sannio, in the province of Benevento and bottled at the Montevetrano estate. Together, oenologist Riccardo Cotarella and Silvia Imparato, realised that Aglianico had found its ideal place in Sannio and there was a real prospect of making a wine with the same quality as the Montevetrano Red, but typical of its locale. Core Rosso was first released in 2011 to coincide with the 20th Anniversary of Montevetrano. Aged for 10 months in new French barriques and a further 4 months rest in bottle prior to release 'Core' Rosso is a fresh and dynamic red wine. 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After fermentation the wine is aged for 12 months in new French oak barriques sourced from Nevers, Allier and Tronçais followed by a further 6 months refinement In bottle prior to release. Montevetrano is a rich and elegant wine. Dark ruby red in colour, it displays aromas of sour cherry, red berries and liquorice on the nose. The palate is complex and rich. Cinnamon and cardamom are well blended with mineral notes whilst the crisp acidity makes the wine long lasting on the finish. 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The winds here divert a beneficial rainfall which creates an excellent microclimate for viticulture. The grapes were hand-harvested and carefully selected before vinification. The wine spent four months in stainless steel tanks to retain the purity of fruit, before being gently filtered and fined prior to bottling. The distinctive packaging is inspired by Massimo Vignelli, with delicate fluting around the bottle. An intense and crystal-clear rosé, with delicate floral overtones layered with wild strawberry and raspberry notes. Crisp and refreshing, with nuances of cherry and wild red fruits surrounding an uplifting finish. 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