Aglianico Paestum “Naima” Willburger

Color: Garnet red.

Bouquet: Rich blackberries, undergrowth, thyme. Notes of leather, pepper, tobacco, liquorice and cocoa beans.

Taste: The aromatics are confirmed in the mouth. The texture is smooth, round and mineral with velvety tannins. The finish is very intense and very persistent.

Alcohol: 14%.

Serving Suggestion: Serve at a 16-17°C (61-63°F) in a tall, fairly wide goblet.

Pairing: Rich meats, roast, grilled meats, hearty stews, bollito, lamb, goat, and aged cheeses.

Production Area: Agropoli, Prignano.

Vineyard: Destre (planted 1999).

Elevation: 250 meters (820 feet) a.s.l.

Exposure: South.

Training System: Bilateral Guyot.

Soil: Cilento flish, clayey limestone.

Vine Density: 5,500/ ha.

Yield: 40 q

Harvest: Middle of October, by hand.

Vinification: Maceration 15 days. in temperature-controlled stainless steel tank, with maceration for 15-days with natural native yeasts and pied de cuve at the start of fermentation. Malolatic conversion in stainless steel.

Aging: 1-year in steel, 5-years in large barrels (30 hl), over 3-years in bottle before release.