COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Aglianico
PRODUCER
Tenuta Cavalier Pepe
REGION
Campania
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Irpinia Aglianico 2023 from Tenuta Cavalier Pepe is a red wine from the Irpinia DOC in Campania, Italy. It is made from 100% Aglianico grapes. The producer, Tenuta Cavalier Pepe, is a family-run estate that emphasizes tradition and environmental respect, aiming to produce wines that authentically express the Irpinia region. Irpinia's terroir, characterized by its continental climate and clayey, calcareous soils, provides a unique environment for Aglianico cultivation, a grape known for its longevity and structure.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Aglianico is often called the 'Nebbiolo of the South' for its structure and aging potential.
Fact 02
Irpinia's soils are a mix of clay and calcareous elements, perfect for Aglianico.
Fact 03
The winery emphasizes environmental respect in its practices.
Fact 04
Tenuta Cavalier Pepe is a family-run estate with a long history in Irpinia.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Irpinia Aglianico 2023 is produced from 100% Aglianico grapes, hand-harvested in late October or early November. Vinification typically involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine may undergo aging in French oak barrels for several months, followed by bottle aging. The producer, Tenuta Cavalier Pepe, emphasizes a philosophy that blends ancient winemaking traditions with modern techniques and a commitment to environmental respect.
