Aglianico "Barbassano" Campania IGT
Le Masciare · Campania
Classification
Campania IGT
Variety
Aglianico 100%
Alcohol
13.5
Serving Temp
18–20 °C
Organoleptic Notes
Intense ruby red colour with a full, complex bouquet; intense fruity notes and distinct hints of black cherry, blackberry and prunes; balanced tannins providing good aromatic persistence.
Winemaking
Vinification
Pre‑fermentation cold maceration for about 2 days followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for about 15–16 days
Aging
12 months in steel tanks and at least 3 months in bottle
Terroir & Vineyard
Location
Barbassano area, Paternopoli
Vineyard
Six hectares of Aglianico in vertical‑shoot position with spurred cordon
Extension (ha)
6
Soil Composition
Clayey terrain with limestone deposits
Vine Training
Vertical‑shoot position with spurred cordon
Vine Density (vines/ha)
3500
Harvest & Production
Harvest
End of October to early November
Food Pairings
Roasted red meatsStructured main coursesGameAged cheeses