The Poliphemo Campania Aglianico 2018 by Luigi Tecce is a remarkable wine made exclusively from the Aglianico grape variety. This grape variety is known for its deep, intense aromas and its ability to produce powerful and long-lasting wines.
In the glass, the Poliphemo 2018 shows an intense ruby red. On the nose, a complex bouquet of ripe dark fruits such as black cherries and plums unfolds, accompanied by spicy notes of cloves, cedarwood and a subtle smoky note. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured, with strong, well-integrated tannins, lively acidity and a long
, harmonious finish.The special feature of this wine lies in its traditional production and the old vines, some of which are over 100 years old. These vines grow in the Paternopoli and Castelfranci sub-regions on sandy-loamy limestone soils, which are particularly mineral due to volcanic influences. After manual harvesting, fermentation takes place in open chestnut barrels over 40 days. The wine is then aged for 12 months in 500-liter barrels, a further 24 months in large wooden barrels and finally in the bottle for at least 24 months before it is on the market
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