Fontanavecchia Aglianico

About the Producer:
 Fontanavecchia was founded by the Rillo family, in the beginning of the 19th century, and today is one of the outstanding wine-producing facilities in the Campania region. The estate expands over 18 hectares of vineyards in the Beneventano district of the Samnium region. Tradition, local pride, and continuous striving to maintain the highest excellence define the philosophy of the Rillo family and show in all the wines they produce. The story of the wine \ of Fontanavecchia is inextricably linked to the history of the Samnium region and its wines: Falanghina del Sannio and Aglianico del Taburno. These two precious grape varieties have come back into fashion thanks to the steady effort of the Rillo family and are renowned worldwide today.

About the Wine:
 Vines are grown on argillaceous soil with lime-rich marlstone outcrops and cultivated using the guyot training system. Fruit is selected and collected in crates, harvested in second third of October. Vinification begins with maceration with skins in controlled temperature. 10 days of fermentation and aged 1 year in French oak casks.

Organoleptic Notes:
 Brilliant medium ruby red. Notes of leather, earth. Red florals and small red berry fruit notes. High but balanced acidic and tannins.

Pairing: Rich meats such as prime rib, venison, rabbit, and oxtail. 

Accreditations: Annata 2007 – Tigulliovino.it menzione Qualità/Prezzo