Aglianico “Phos”
I Cacciagalli’s Phos is an intense, voluminous but gentle red wine. Soft, but with a dense and fine tannic texture, it moves persuasively in the mouth, leaving footprints of depth and richness. Juice and matter in one wine.
Appellation: Roccamonfina IGT
Type: Red, dry
Varietal: 100% Aglianico
Organic and Biodynamic
Color: Deep garnet.
Bouquet: Concentrated aromas of pepper, black cherry, anise, and minerals.
Taste: On the palate the wine shows concentrated, dark fruit, with balanced acidity and soft natural tannins.
Alcohol: 13.5% (varies with vintage)
Serving Temperature: 16 C° (60º F).
Food Pairings: Grilled meats and roasts.
Production Area: Cacciagalli, Teano, CE.
Elevation: 200 meters (650 feet) a.s.l.
Soil: Volcanic, sandy calcareous with good organic matter.
Training System: Guyot.
Density: 4,400 vines per Ha.
Yield: 60-70 q/hectare.
Harvest: Manual, first 10-days of October.
Yeasts: Ambient, native yeasts.
Vinification: Vinified and aged in amphora with long macerations. Unfiltered, unclarified.