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Taurasi 'Cinque Querce'

Taurasi 'Cinque Querce'

Taurasi Cinque Querce Salvatore Molettieri
  • 100% Aglianico from the province of Montemarano in Avellino
  • Average age of the vines: 18-22 years
  • 480-510m above sea level
  • Calcareous clay soil
  • Maceration on the skins for 15-20 days in steel tanks
  • Aged in combination 30, 50, and 80-hectolitre oak casks and French oak barriques for 48 months
  •  Following time in wood, additional six months in bottle

Info

Vintage:
2007
Country:
Italy
Region:
Campania
Appellation:
Taurasi
Variety:
Aglianico
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle IT-MLT-10-07 12/750ml

Tasting Notes

Intense ruby red, tending to garnet with age. Aromas of dried plum, sour cherry, cocoa, and tobacco. The palate is rich and intense with smooth tannins and a long finish.

Press & Reviews

Vinous
Score
91
Date
2022-01-01
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2011-05-01
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2013-06-30
WinesCritic.com
Score
95
Date
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2022-01-09
WinesCritic.com
Score
95
Date
2022-01-09

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