Dal Re Aglianico DOC - Feudi di San Gregorio

The Dal Re Aglianico DOC - Feudi di San Gregorio displays a dense, ruby-red robe in the glass with sparkling reflections reminiscent of ripe black cherries. The bouquet is immediately inviting and clear, with fine fruit and spicy depth. At its core are juicy raspberries, dark cherries and a hint of liquorice. Added to this are notes of sweet cinnamon, a touch of smoke and fine cocoa. The nose appears precise, playful, and yet serious enough for grand moments at the table. On the palate, the wine presents itself dry, silky and yet structured, with fine tannins and well-integrated acidity.

The aromas are multi-layered and remain present for a long time. Raspberry, black cherry and liquorice combine with a hint of tobacco and fresh herbs. Cinnamon brings a warm, refined spiciness into play, reminiscent of a spice cabinet and freshly baked pastries. The fruit always remains at the forefront, yet the wine offers more than pure fruit opulence. It shows depth, grip and clear contours. This makes Dal Re Aglianico DOC - Feudi di San Gregorio an ideal red wine for pleasure-seekers who appreciate finesse as much as expression. The structure carries the wine effortlessly through the long, finely spicy finish.

In the mouth, the silky texture nestles gently against the palate. The tannins appear ripe, polished and yet present. The wine shows power but no heaviness. The well-balanced acidity lends freshness and ensures that every sip remains clear and animating. Liquorice and black cherry create a dark, refined play of aromas, underpinned by cinnamon and fine vanilla. The fruit appears ripe and juicy, not sweet, but clear and dry. In this way, an exciting interplay of fruit, spice and elegance emerges. The wine invites you to smell again, to taste again, and to discover new nuances.

Over the course of the tasting, a clear evolution in the glass becomes apparent. With a bit of air, new layers emerge. The raspberry becomes more delicate, the black cherry deeper, the cinnamon spicier. A subtle note of dark chocolate and espresso beans complements the aromatic profile. Fine mineral nuances recall the volcanic soils of Campania and lend the wine a tension-filled, taut vein. The balance between silky and powerful makes this Aglianico an ideal red wine for long evenings and generous tables.

The wine’s key impressions can be well captured in a structured tasting note:

1. Color: Dense ruby red with purple reflections, clear and radiant in the glass.
2. Nose: Raspberry, black cherry, liquorice, cinnamon, plus fine notes of cocoa, smoke and herbs.
3. Palate: Dry, silky, with ripe tannins, dark fruit and a spicy core.
4. Structure: Medium to full body, good freshness, harmonious acidity, precise build.
5. Finish: Long-lasting, marked by black cherry, liquorice, cinnamon and fine minerality.

This combination of dense fruit, refined spiciness and silky, structured texture makes Dal Re Aglianico DOC - Feudi di San Gregorio an exciting representative of its region. It combines the typical character of the grape variety with modern subtlety and precise vinification. The result is a red wine that delights both connoisseurs and curious newcomers. It pairs well with many dishes but also shows its strengths on its own.

Vinification of Dal Re Aglianico DOC by Feudi di San Gregorio

The grapes for Dal Re Aglianico DOC - Feudi di San Gregorio come from carefully tended vineyards in Campania. Here the mild climate meets cool nights and volcanic soils. These conditions allow for a long ripening period for the Aglianico grapes. The vines root deep in the mineral-rich subsoil. This creates a natural concentration in the berries that later shows in the glass. The vineyards are managed to demanding standards. Yields are deliberately reduced to achieve greater density and clarity in the fruit.

The harvest is selective and mostly done by hand. Only ripe grapes make their way to the Feudi di San Gregorio winery. Strict sorting already takes place in the vineyard. Damaged or unripe berries are consistently removed. In the cellar, another selection follows on sorting tables. Thus, only the best harvested fruit forms the basis for this varietal Aglianico. Fermentation on the skins takes place under temperature control to preserve the delicate raspberry and black cherry fruit. The fermentation temperature is managed so that bouquet and color are intense but not rustic.

During fermentation, the skins are regularly and gently punched down or pumped over. This ensures that tannins are evenly extracted from the grape skins. The winemakers make sure that the structure remains silky and does not become edgy. Maturation takes place in selected wooden barrels and partly in stainless-steel tanks. In this way, the wine combines the clarity of stainless steel with the fine spiciness of wood. Cinnamon, liquorice and dark chocolate are naturally accentuated. At the same time, the fruit remains clean and present.

After the maturation phase, the wine is gently filtered and bottled. Until its release, Dal Re Aglianico DOC - Feudi di San Gregorio continues to rest in the bottle. This additional time allows tannins, fruit and spice to come together harmoniously. The result is a red wine that is already accessible but can also handle a few years of cellaring. With some bottle age, it gains depth, the fruit becomes more complex, the cinnamon notes more evolved and the liquorice nuances even more finely interwoven.

Food recommendations for Dal Re Aglianico DOC by Feudi di San Gregorio

With its dense fruit, dry style and silky texture, Dal Re Aglianico DOC - Feudi di San Gregorio is an ideal partner for hearty, flavorful cuisine. It pairs well with rustic Italian dishes as well as modern, creative cuisine. The spiciness from liquorice and cinnamon harmonizes particularly well with braised meats, mature cheeses and robust sauces. Thanks to its freshness, it never feels heavy despite its 14 percent alcohol by volume. Rather, it supports the dishes and adds aromatic accents.

The wine shows particularly well with the following dishes:

- Braised leg of lamb with rosemary, garlic and roasted potatoes
- Braised beef in red wine sauce with root vegetables and creamy polenta
- Grilled beef steak with herb butter, coarse sea salt and ratatouille
- Pasta al Ragù Napoletano with long-braised beef and tomatoes
- Homemade lasagne with ground beef, tomato sauce and matured hard cheese
- Mature hard cheeses such as Pecorino, Provolone or aged Parmesan with dark bread
- Aubergine alla Parmigiana with tomato, mozzarella and fresh herbs

For those enjoying the wine on its own, serve it slightly below room temperature, at about 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. In a generously shaped red wine glass, the full spectrum of raspberry, black cherry, liquorice and cinnamon can unfold optimally. A brief decanting or opening the bottle some time before drinking helps to experience the wine’s silky, structured nature even more clearly.

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