Taurasi 2010 Perillo

Wine description

Perillo's Taurasi is nowadays at the top of the quality of the entire appellation. Having vineyards at high altitude, around 500 meters, mainly in the villages of Castelfranci and Montemarano (Campania), planted for three quarters around the year 1930, this Taurasi delivers tons of complexity, promising to last for decades. The top quality and the tiny production (just 2,000 bottles for 2007 and 2008 vintages) makes it a must for any wine enthusiast.

Tasting Notes

Color: deep ruby red with orange rim. Scent: complex, with hints of black cherries, iron, pepper and tobacco. Taste: Dense and rich, with refreshing acidity and fine tannins, with spicy and mineral notes.

Vinification

In stainless steel tanks, using indigenous yeasts; maceration for 3/4 weeks.

Ageing

20 months in barriques and in 20 HL oak barrels, then many months in bottle.