Taurasi Puro Sangue Compania Aglianico - Luigi Tecce

The Taurasi Puro Sangue Compania Aglianico - Luigi Tecce presents itself in the glass with a deep, dense red color, a dark core and a faint violet shimmer. As soon as you swirl the glass, intense aromas rise to the nose. Ripe plum, juicy black cherry and a hint of dried cherry meet concentrated spice. Fine notes of cloves, dark pepper and a touch of tobacco run through the bouquet. A hint of cocoa, leather and balsamic tones provide depth and tension. On the palate, the wine remains dry, powerful and structured, with firm, ripe tannins and vibrant freshness that lends elegance to the high extract. The long finish carries dark fruit, spice and subtle roasted notes that strikingly complete the character of the Taurasi Puro Sangue Compania Aglianico - Luigi Tecce.

The aromatic range of this wine comes across as clear, precise and multi-layered. On the nose, dark berries combine with juicy plum and black cherry. Added to this are spicy nuances reminiscent of cloves, ground clove and fine herbs. A hint of licorice and some damp forest floor add depth. With air, notes of dark chocolate, espresso and a touch of smoke unfold. The overall impression remains noble, focused and strongly terroir-driven.

On the palate, the wine shows its full strength. The dense, ripe fruit is powerful yet always clear and precise. The tannins are present, very fine and carry the structure. The mouthfeel is full, rich in tannin and yet silky, with a firm grip on the palate. The freshness provides drive and balance, the high concentration feels well integrated. The finish is long, with lingering notes of black cherry, dark plum and refined spice. This reveals the characterful and ageworthy style that makes this Aglianico so unique.

The dry style of the wine allows its origin to speak with precision. Every sip brings new nuances. The balance of fruit, spice and oak is harmonious. The wine is intense but never heavy. Especially on the finish it becomes clear how finely the use of oak has been chosen. Smoke, cocoa and a touch of vanilla remain discreetly in the background and support the wine without masking the fruit. The result is a complex, elegant red wine with great ageing potential.

The sensory impressions can be well structured in the following points:

1. Color: deep, intense red with dark core and violet rim.

2. Nose: plum, black cherry, dried cherry, cloves, herbs, smoke, cocoa.

3. Palate: dry, powerful, rich in tannin, yet silky and precise.

4. Structure: present, ripe tannins, fresh acidity, dense body, long finish.

5. Style: characterful Aglianico from Campania, with great ageing potential and complex spice.

Through this clear structure, the Taurasi Puro Sangue Compania Aglianico - Luigi Tecce reveals its full class. The elegant combination of dark fruit and spicy accents makes it an ideal wine for connoisseurs looking for depth and expression. It also shines alongside sophisticated cuisine, as the tannins provide structure and the freshness adds tension. In this way, this red wine presents itself as a distinctive benchmark for the Campania region.

Vinification of Taurasi Puro Sangue Compania Aglianico by Luigi Tecce

The wine comes from carefully hand-selected Aglianico grapes from the hills of Campania. The vines grow on barren, volcanic soils with a high mineral content. The climate is warm but not hot, with clear temperature differences between day and night. This allows the grapes to ripen slowly and retain freshness and structure. Yields are strictly limited in order to increase concentration in the harvested fruit.

Harvesting is done exclusively by hand, usually in several passes, to pick only fully ripe grapes. Rigorous selection already takes place in the vineyard, followed by another selection in the cellar. Only flawless, ripe berries make it into the fermentation vessels. The berries are gently destemmed and lightly crushed, leaving many berries still whole, which leads to a finely tuned extraction.

Fermentation on the skins takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks or large wooden vats. Fermentation starts spontaneously or with a restrained addition of yeast. During this time, the cap is regularly punched down or pumped over. In this way, tannins, color and aromas are extracted slowly and in a targeted manner. The fermentation period extends over several weeks in order to fully capture the dense structure of Aglianico.

After fermentation, a long maceration follows, often going beyond the usual duration. This adds extra depth while ensuring ripe, well-integrated tannins. The wine is then gently pressed off. Maturation takes place in wood, mostly in large casks or used barriques, so that the oak supports the wine but does not dominate. The long ageing in cask refines the texture and smooths the tannins.

In this phase, the Taurasi Puro Sangue Compania Aglianico - Luigi Tecce gains in complexity. The fruit becomes clearer, the spice more differentiated. After ageing in wood, the wine rests further in bottle. Only when fruit, spice, tannins and freshness form a coherent picture does the wine leave the estate. The result is a red wine that is impressive in its youth but gains additional depth and finesse with further cellaring.

Food recommendations for Taurasi Puro Sangue Compania Aglianico by Luigi Tecce

The powerful structure and dense aromatics make this Aglianico an ideal partner for hearty, flavor-intensive dishes. Dishes with roasted notes and braised character in particular harmonize with the tannins and dark fruit. Mature cheese and spicy specialties from Campania are also an excellent match. Here the Taurasi Puro Sangue Compania Aglianico - Luigi Tecce shows its full potential as a food companion.

• Braised leg of lamb with rosemary, garlic and oven-roasted potatoes

• Beef cheeks in red wine sauce with celery purée and glazed root vegetables

• Ossobuco with tomatoes, herbs and creamy polenta

• Tagliata of beef with coarse sea salt, arugula and aged Parmesan

• Wild boar ragù with homemade pappardelle and mushrooms

• Aubergine alla Parmigiana with tomatoes, mozzarella and robust Pecorino

• Mature hard cheeses such as Pecorino, Caciocavallo or aged Provolone with bread and olives

The wine also shows its strength alongside cured ham, braised peppers or mushroom risotto. The tannins pick up fatty notes, while the freshness balances umami and spice. In this way, the Taurasi Puro Sangue Compania Aglianico - Luigi Tecce becomes an ideal companion for long dinners at the table, where wine and food merge into a seamless experience.

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