The Taurasi Puro Sangue Riserva 2016 by Luigi Tecce is an outstanding wine made exclusively from the autochthonous Aglianico grape variety. Aglianico is known for its deep, complex aromas and its ability to produce powerful and long-lasting wines
.The Puro Sangue Riserva is presented in an intense ruby red in the glass. On the nose, an opulent bouquet of black cherries, ripe plums and hints of violets unfolds, underpinned by spicy notes of pepper and licorice as well as a touch of tobacco and leather. On the palate, the wine has an impressive structure with powerful but well-integrated tannins, lively acidity and a long, elegant finish accompanied by mineral nuances
.The special feature of this wine lies in its complex production process. The grapes come from old vines that are harvested manually. After a long maceration on the skins of around 40 days, the aging takes place in large Slavonian oak barrels for 24 months, followed by further aging in the bottle for at least 12 months. These methods ensure the deep complexity and exceptional longevity of the wine
.As a riserva, this Taurasi must mature for at least three years, including at least one year in wooden barrels. The 2016 vintage is considered particularly successful due to its excellent climatic conditions, which led to optimal ripening of the grapes and thus to a wine of exceptional
quality.