Taurasi Riserva 2011, Michele Perillo
A monumental red for charisma, power, and stylistic rigor. The olfactory profile alternates mature black fruits with volcanic mineral notes and exquisitely refined tar. On the palate, it is dense, savory, and characterized by a masterful balance between the strength of the tannin and the verticality of the sip. A display of style that represents the absolute pinnacle of Irpinia.
Taurasi Riserva 2011, Michele Perillo
The 2011 Taurasi Riserva by Michele Perillo is a monumental work, a tribute to patience and the heroic viticulture of Castelfranci. Perillo, a craftsman of time, releases his wines only when they have reached full expressive nobility. The 2011 vintage, radiant and highly extracted, has been tamed by very long aging in wood and bottle, transforming the proverbial toughness of Aglianico into architectural sumptuousness. On the nose, it is a symphony of rare elegance: clear notes of plum jam, marasca cherries in brandy, and ash meld with deep scents of tar, dark tobacco, undergrowth, and a mineral trail that recalls graphite and volcanic soil. On the palate, it is powerful, proud, and sumptuous; the entry is broad, dominated by dense, noble tannins that are now perfectly integrated, with an aristocratic balsamic freshness that extends the sip toward a savory and endless finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Michele Perillo
· Origin: Campania
· Blend: Aglianico
· Denomination: Taurasi Riserva DOCG
· ABV: 14.5%
· Vintage: 2011
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 Riserva 2011, Michele Perillo
The 2011 Taurasi Riserva by Michele Perillo is a monumental work, a tribute to patience and the heroic viticulture of Castelfranci. Perillo, a craftsman of time, releases his wines only when they have reached full expressive nobility. The 2011 vintage, radiant and highly extracted, has been tamed by very long aging in wood and bottle, transforming the proverbial toughness of Aglianico into architectural sumptuousness. On the nose, it is a symphony of rare elegance: clear notes of plum jam, marasca cherries in brandy, and ash meld with deep scents of tar, dark tobacco, undergrowth, and a mineral trail that recalls graphite and volcanic soil. On the palate, it is powerful, proud, and sumptuous; the entry is broad, dominated by dense, noble tannins that are now perfectly integrated, with an aristocratic balsamic freshness that extends the sip toward a savory and endless finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Michele Perillo
· Origin: Campania
· Blend: Aglianico
· Denomination: Taurasi Riserva DOCG
· ABV: 14.5%
· Vintage: 2011
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
