2004 Galardi Terra di Lavoro (Roccamonfina)

This was opened late and decanted to aerate. It followed a beautifully elegant 2006 Mastroberardino Taurasi Radici Riserva.

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