Taurasi “Terzotratto”
Deep, dark garnet — Aglianico in its most classic address. Terzotratto is drawn from the Favati family’s vineyards in Venticano and San Mango, planted at 450–500 meters on clay, limestone marl, and volcanic soil in the heart of the Taurasi DOCG. Where the appellation permits blending, I Favati bottles 100% Aglianico — a purist’s take on one of southern Italy’s great red terroirs.
Appellation: Taurasi DOCG.
Type: Red, dry
Varietal: 100% Aglianico d’Irpinia
Color: Deep, dark garnet.
Bouquet: Concentrated aromas of rasberry, black cherry, anise, and tar.
Palate: Full-to-medium bodied, velvety; raspberry, blackberry, minerals, subtle barrel; fine persistent tannins, long finish
Alcohol: 14%.
Serving Suggestions: Serve at 15 C° (60º F). Serve in a large Bordeaux glass.
Food Pairing: Grilled steak, roasts, barbecued meats, meat-stuffed pastas in brown sauces,
rich and hearty stews, and dry cheeses.
Production Area: Venticano - San Mango in the province of Avelllino.
Elevation: 450-500 meters (1,475-1,640 ft) above sea level.
Training System: Guyot.
Soil: Clay/Limestone Marl and volcanic soil.
Production per Hectare: 8,000 kg (about 3.2 tons per acre).
Harvest: Hand-picked, early November.
Vinification: Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
Aging: Over three years in oak. The DOCG regulations for Taurasi only require a minimum of three years prior to release with only one of those years being in wood.
2005 Taurasi Terzotratto – 87 Points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate (#178 Aug 2008)
“The estate's 2005 Aglianico Terre Taurasine bursts from the glass with an exciting array of ripe dark fruit, iron, game and French oak. At first the aromatics aren't perfectly clean, but many of the imperfections blow off with air. Although a little on the rustic side, this Aglianico possesses remarkable depth in its fruit, with serious length and a long, resonating finish.” ~A.G.
