Very slow to open up.... started to reveal its character after 90 minutes or so. A larger scaled wine built for the long haul. (Mostly Aglianico with some Piedirosso).
Black fruit in balance with tannins that have mellowed, and a nice underlying minerality. Tar and subtle truffle slowly emerge. It's just not showing much complexity at this stage.
First foray with this wine. I believe the vineyards are situated north of Naples on volcanic terroir, located not too far inland from the coast. This cuvee was first produced in 1994.
Hold for another 5 to 10 years.
Zone and Production: Vulcano Roccamonfina, 10 ha of Vineyards, West and North-West exposed, planted with 80% Aglianico and 20% Piedirosso
Altitude and System: 400 - 450 msl / all Cordone speronato / 4.500 Plants/ha
Age of the Plants in 2004: 14 Years 25% / 10 Yeras 25% / 8 Years 50%
Harvest: from Beginning to the End of October 2004
Vinification: after crushing, Skin Contact for about 20 Days with the Must with dayly Pumpover, malico in stainless Seel, after for 10-12 Month in Barrique from Allier and Nevers.
Alc. 13° vol
Acidity: 5,10 gr./L
PH. 3,72
Dry Extract: 33,40 gr./L
Production: about 20.000 x 0,75L / 611 x 1,50L / 209 x 3,00L
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