Taurasi 2016, Lonardo - Contrade di Taurasi
A monumental red for charisma, power, and stylistic rigor. The olfactory profile alternates noble black fruits with volcanic and spicy mineral notes of extreme refinement. On the palate, it is dense, savory, and characterized by a masterful balance between the strength of Irpinian tannins and the verticality of the sip. A demonstration of style that represents the absolute pinnacle of southern Italy.
Taurasi 2016, Lonardo - Contrade di Taurasi
The 2016 Taurasi by Lonardo (Contrade di Taurasi) is a monumental work, a 'Barolo of the South' that embodies the ancestral power of Irpinia. Born from vineyards located at about 400-500 meters in altitude on clay-limestone soils with strong volcanic components (ash and lapilli), this wine benefits from a vintage, 2016, considered historic for its balance, strength, and aging potential. Enza Lonardo works with a stylistic rigor that preserves the untamed soul of Aglianico, ennobling it with a skillful use of large-format oak barrels. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of cherry liqueur, dried violet, and black pepper blend with deep scents of dark tobacco, ash, licorice root, and a mineral streak that evokes graphite and scorched earth. On the palate, it is powerful, architectural, and sumptuous;The entry is broad, dominated by a dense and noble tannin, typical of the grape variety's DNA, with an aristocratic balsamic freshness that extends the sip towards a savory and endless finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Lonardo - Contrade di Taurasi
· Origin: Campania
· Blend: Aglianico
· Denomination: Taurasi DOCG
· ABV: 14.5%
· Vintage: 2016
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 18-20°C
· Glass: Grand Ballon
· Decanting: 60 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 10-25 years
· Body: Powerful (★★★★★)
FOOD PAIRING
· Grilled red meat, Pasta with meat sauce
Taurasi 2016, Lonardo - Contrade di Taurasi
The 2016 Taurasi by Lonardo (Contrade di Taurasi) is a monumental work, a 'Barolo of the South' that embodies the ancestral power of Irpinia. Born from vineyards located at about 400-500 meters in altitude on clay-limestone soils with strong volcanic components (ash and lapilli), this wine benefits from a vintage, 2016, considered historic for its balance, strength, and aging potential. Enza Lonardo works with a stylistic rigor that preserves the untamed soul of Aglianico, ennobling it with a skillful use of large-format oak barrels. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of cherry liqueur, dried violet, and black pepper blend with deep scents of dark tobacco, ash, licorice root, and a mineral streak that evokes graphite and scorched earth. On the palate, it is powerful, architectural, and sumptuous;The entry is broad, dominated by a dense and noble tannin, typical of the grape variety's DNA, with an aristocratic balsamic freshness that extends the sip towards a savory and endless finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Lonardo - Contrade di Taurasi
· Origin: Campania
· Blend: Aglianico
· Denomination: Taurasi DOCG
· ABV: 14.5%
· Vintage: 2016
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 18-20°C
· Glass: Grand Ballon
· Decanting: 60 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 10-25 years
· Body: Powerful (★★★★★)
FOOD PAIRING
· Grilled red meat, Pasta with meat sauce
