“Pietrafusa” Taurasi DOCG 2017

Villa Matilde | Tenute di Pietrafusa | Campania
Villa Matilde | S.S. Domitiana 18 | IT 81030 Cellole

This red classic comes from marl- and clay-rich soils from the high and steep hills near Taurasi, not far from the Tyrrhenian Sea. The soils are rich in minerals and salts and give the Aglianico grape a wonderful depth and minerality.

The nose of Taurasi Pietrafusa is savoury and intense, with notes of crushed blackberries, citrus fruits, stones, sage and a stimulating mint. On the palate, the soft texture gains richness as it flows over the senses with notes of ripe black fruits, salty minerals and sweet herbal notes. The finish is long and structured, showing the wine's tannic power mixed with resonant acids and lingering dark fruits. This is a wine that can be cellared for five to ten years, but also has what it takes to last another decade. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ripe, sweet cherries, dried cranberries, cinnamon and Christmas spices. Medium-bodied and supple on the palate with soft tannins and juicy, ripe berries. A lighter expression of the Taurasi. A little more depth would take it to the next level." James Suckling

"The Villa Matilde Avallone 2017 Taurasi Tenuta Pietrafusa was born in a scorching hot vintage but manages surprising elegance nonetheless with a pretty mineral tone of crushed stone that frames black cherry, plum and soft spice. The intensity of all those aromas balances out nicely. The finish is not too long, but that leanness works in favor of the wine's food-friendly disposition." Wine Advocate

13062617 · 0,75 l · 23,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping10 units available