Name |
Segreti – Irpinia Rosso DOC |
Appellation |
Denomination of origin controlled |
Region |
Campania |
Grape Variety |
Aglianico Nero |
Training system |
Trellis system with spurred cordon farming |
Soil composition |
Hilly soil is mainly volcanic, clayey, calcareous |
Period of harvest |
November |
Winemaking |
Soft pressing of the grapes. Pressing of whole bunches of grapes. Cold static clarification. Fermentation was conducted with selected yeast strains. |
Fining |
Aging in French oak barrels for 18 months followed by 6 months in bottle |
Alcohol degree |
15 % vol |
Food matching |
Seasoned cheeses, first courses based on sauces and meat, second courses based on red meat and game |
Serving temperature |
18° c |
Wine Characteristics |
Well structured on the palate, plums, chocolate, currant, blackberries, cherries and spices |