The Aglianico grapes come from hillside vineyards located up to 700 metres above sea
level. Here the Apennine nature of the Irpinian terroir is fully revealed. The vicinity of the
Picentini Mountains combined with the continental climate, which is cool, with cleansing
breezes and beneficial rainfall create the conditions for a genuine foothill vine-growing
region. The winters - though brief- are snowy and cold, while the summers are warm and
prolonged. The Guyot-trained vines, which are around 20 years in age, are planted in marl
and calcareous soils on hills which enjoy excellent sun exposure and are well-ventilated.
The vineyards are cultivated using ecological practices to maintain the equilibrium of the
environment; soil and fertiliser management strategies are employed, pesticides are not
used, biodiversity is positively encouraged. The vines are hand-harvested.
Winemaking
The grapes were carefully hand-picked and transferred to the winery where they were
gently pressed to obtain the most noble part of the juice. Fermentation took place with
selected yeasts in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks to retain the purity of fruit
and spent four months maturing in stainless steel. This wine was vinified in collaboration
with Valérie Lavigne, the acclaimed French winemaker resulting in an elegant and
refreshing style.
An elegant, pale-pink rosé, with delicate floral overtones layered with red berry notes.
Crisp and refreshing, with nuances of cherry and wild raspberry through to an uplifting
finish.
