2018 Macchie Santa Maria Taurasi DOCG

2018 Macchie Santa Maria Taurasi DOCGDescription Specs Taurasi, the renown big red from Campania is commonly referred to as the 'Barolo of the South'. Winemaker Oreste De Santis crafted this legendary red wine from 20 year old vines 450 meters above sea level. Following fermentation and refinement in stainless steel tanks for 10 months, Oreste ages the wine for 20 months in oak botte and barriques. The 2018 vintage is an elegant, full bodied red that presents dark ruby red hues in the

Enjoy now or cellar up to 10 years

plum and cherry give way to a luscious fruit landing on the palate with plum

intense aromas of florals and a characteristic hint of hazelnut

Classification: Dolcetto d’Alba

Fabio introduces the “must” to the pomace from Amarone for a second fermentation

Handcrafted from 100% Vermentino fruit hand picked in early September

A second malolactic fermentation occurs in French oak barriques for the Cabernet and Merlot and stainless steel tanks for Sangiovese

mature fruits such as peach and apricot

Luca has crafted a classic Brunello style with 100% estate grown Sangiovese grapes

Best served at 63-65 degrees

Varietals: Sangiovese 85%

Varietals: 100% Sangiovese