MARISA CUOMO, “Furore Rosso Riserva”

Region: Campania
Varietal Blend: 50% Piedirosso, 50% Aglianico
Vintage: 2003
Production Area: Ravello and Scala
Vineyards: South/Southwestern exposure at 900/1200 ft above sea level.
Soil: Rocky-calcareous
Planting system: Pergola and/or Espallier
Vine density: 2.400/3300 per acre
Harvest: Last 10 days in October
Yield per Hectar: 6000 Kilos (1.3 Kg per plant)
Aging: The wine ages for 12 months in new French oak barrels.
Vinification: The grapes are gently pressed and a cold maceration is used to obtain the finest fragrance of the fruit. Temperature controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel for about 20 days. After settling, the wine is racked to new French oak barrels, where it completes a slow but steady primary fermentation, followed by secondary malolactic fermentation.

Tasting Notes: The Furore Rosso Riserva is an essence of ink in color with Bordeaux red hues. This colossal wine offers an intense nose of black fruits, leather, and game. Full-bodied with jammy fruit on the palate with a texture of compelling elegance, well balanced, with spices and black currant overtones. An awesome wine of great depth with an extensive long finish.

Food Pairings: This aristocratic wine serves well pastas with rich sauces, roasted led of lamb, seared beef tenderloin with mustard-horseradish sauce, spiced pork tenderloin and braised shallots and/or aged cheeses.

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