Taurasi Riserva 2012, 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 2012, Michele Perillo
The 2012 Taurasi Riserva by Michele Perillo is a monumental work, a monument to patience and the heroic viticulture of Castelfranci. While 2011 shone for its warmth, 2012 stands out for its mineral tension and proud composure, typical of a vintage that has successfully fused power and finesse. Perillo, a craftsman of time, releases his wines only when they have reached full expressive nobility, making this 2012 a sumptuous and architectural creation. On the nose, it is a symphony of rare elegance: clear notes of ripe morello cherry, dried plum, and faded violet blend with deep scents of tar, volcanic ash, dark tobacco, and a mineral trail that evokes graphite and scorched earth. On the palate, it is powerful, proud, and opulent; the entry is broad, dominated by dense, noble tannins, with an aristocratic balsamic freshness that stretches the sip toward a savory and endless finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Michele Perillo
· Origin: Campania
· Blend: Aglianico
· Denomination: Taurasi DOCG Riserva
· ABV: 14.5%
· Vintage: 2012
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 2012, Michele Perillo
The 2012 Taurasi Riserva by Michele Perillo is a monumental work, a monument to patience and the heroic viticulture of Castelfranci. While 2011 shone for its warmth, 2012 stands out for its mineral tension and proud composure, typical of a vintage that has successfully fused power and finesse. Perillo, a craftsman of time, releases his wines only when they have reached full expressive nobility, making this 2012 a sumptuous and architectural creation. On the nose, it is a symphony of rare elegance: clear notes of ripe morello cherry, dried plum, and faded violet blend with deep scents of tar, volcanic ash, dark tobacco, and a mineral trail that evokes graphite and scorched earth. On the palate, it is powerful, proud, and opulent; the entry is broad, dominated by dense, noble tannins, with an aristocratic balsamic freshness that stretches the sip toward a savory and endless finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Michele Perillo
· Origin: Campania
· Blend: Aglianico
· Denomination: Taurasi DOCG Riserva
· ABV: 14.5%
· Vintage: 2012
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
