“Pietrafusa” Taurasi DOCG 2020

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

13062620 · 0,75 l · 26,53 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

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

"The 2020 Taurasi Tenuta Pietrafusa is a dark and brooding red wine characterised by its intensity and blackberry fruit. This is a full-bodied expression with dusty tannins." Wine Advocate

"Plums, sweet spices and walnuts on the nose of this full-bodied red. It’s compact and sturdy, with firm tannins supporting the ripe fruit." James Suckling