“Stregamora” Piedirosso Roccamonfina IGP 2024

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

13062724 · 0,75 l · 15,87 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Roccamonfina is an extinct volcano in northern Campania – situated between Caserta and the border with Lazio, just a few kilometres from the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its slopes are volcanic, rich in phosphorus, potassium and trace elements, and have for decades been home to the indigenous grape varieties that have shaped this coastal landscape. Piedirosso – "red foot", named after the plant's characteristic red stems – is one of them: fresh, aromatic, with a mineral lightness that no other red wine from Campania displays quite like it. Villa Matilde Avallone, renowned for its classic Falerno del Massico wines, has created Stregamora – the dark witch – a wine that showcases the character of this volcano in its most approachable form. Hand-harvested in early October, cold maceration, fermentation at 24°C for around 15 days, malolactic fermentation, three months' ageing in stainless steel.

A brilliant ruby red with violet hues. On the nose, notes of Amarena, redcurrant, blueberry, roses and violets. On the palate, it is juicy and velvety, characterised by a fresh, volcanic lightness – with a long, fragrant finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Translucent ruby, the 2024 Piedirosso Stregamora opens with pretty aromas of wild strawberries, sweet lavender and spice. The palate is lifted with ripe wild berry fruits, fresh acidity and crisp mineral undertones. It finishes with a pleasantly bitter tinge and hints of licorice." Vinous