Naturalis Historia Taurasi Docg 2016 75 cl Mastroberardino

MASTR TAUHIS

APPELLATION Taurasi DOCG

GRAPE VARIETY Aglianico 100% VINEYARD Mirabella Eclano

SOIL Deep soil of volcanic origin, with layers of clay and traces of limestone throughout the profile

EXPOSURE South East ALTITUDE 400 m a.s.l. VINES PER HECTARE 2.500 vines per hectare TRAINING SYSTEM Shoulder with cordon spur pruning system

AGE OF VINEYARD More than 40 years

AGE OF VINEYARD About 50 quintals PERIOD OF HARVEST End of October/Beginning of November

VINIFICATION Classic vinification with long skins maceration at controlled temperature NOTES Naturalis Historia is a cru made with grapes from an adult vineyard in our estate in Mirabella Eclano. Great structure and longevity, it is the perfect testimony of Irpinia, a territory described by Virgilio as a "land jealous of its so many mysteries."

REFINING 24 months in French oak barriques. Approximately 30 months in the bottle before release

COLOUR Deep ruby red BOUQUET Complex, full, intense and persistent, it offers aromas of violets, black currant, blackberry and chocolate. PALATE Warm, enveloping, with great structure and softness with aromas of plum, bitter cherry, raspberry, strawberry jam.

FOOD PAIRINGS Excellent with sophisticated red meats courses, game and old cheese dishes.

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