Pietracupa

Taurasi DOCG - Pietracupa 2017

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Pietracupa
Name	Taurasi DOCG
Variety	Aglianico
Vintage	2017
Gradation	14.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Notes of cherry, spices, leather, licorice
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, long maceration
Region	Campania
Production area	Province of Avellino
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	Minimum 3 years
Type of cask	Oak barrels
Color	Intense ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	To be drunk after 5 years, excellent with aging
Pairing	Red meats, game, aged cheeses

Description

Taurasi DOCG di Pietracupa è un vino rosso dal carattere elegante e complesso, frutto delle straordinarie potenzialità del vitigno Aglianico, coltivato nelle colline irpine. Questo Taurasi si presenta con un colore rosso rubino intenso, che tende al granato con l'invecchiamento.

Al naso, offre un bouquet ampio e articolato, dove si riconoscono note di frutta rossa matura, come ciliegia e prugna, accompagnate da delicate sfumature di spezie, tabacco e cacao. Non mancano sentori terrosi e di sottobosco, che conferiscono profondità e complessità al vino.

Il sorso è avvolgente e strutturato, sostenuto da una trama tannica robusta ma ben integrata, che offre un equilibrio perfetto tra freschezza e morbidezza. La lunga persistenza aromatica lascia in bocca sensazioni balsamiche e speziate, rendendo questo vino ideale per un lungo invecchiamento in bottiglia.

Taurasi DOCG di Pietracupa si presta magnificamente ad abbinamenti con carni rosse, selvaggina e piatti complessi della tradizione gastronomica campana. Un vino che esprime al meglio il terroir di origine e la maestria della cantina Pietracupa, regalando un'esperienza degustativa memorabile per gli appassionati.

The winery

Pietracupa – Winery in Campania (Irpinia, provincia di Avellino)

Discover the story and wines of Pietracupa.

Artisanal winery in Montefredane (AV), run by the Loffredo family, known for its Fiano and Greco—expressions of the Irpinian territory.

Region: Campania (Irpinia, provincia di Avellino)

Country: Italia

Founded: 1993

Grapes: Fiano, Greco (Greco di Tufo), Aglianico, Falanghina

White wines internationally recognized. Terroir of Montefredane with tuffaceous and volcanic soils. Family-run estate with a strong artisanal identity Gambero Rosso recognition: "Up and Coming Winery"

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Winery history

The family's winemaking origins are documented in various sources: some report agricultural activity as early as the 1970s in the contrada Vadiaperti, while the modern project known as Pietracupa was launched in the early 1990s. In the years that followed, Sabino Loffredo became the company's leading figure, bringing it national and international visibility with white and red wines that showcase the territory of Montefredane.

Production philosophy

Small-scale production focused on the local area and indigenous varieties, with an artisanal approach that places strong emphasis on grape quality and the expression of the local volcanic soil, highlighting Fiano and Greco as the main references.

Terroir and vineyards

Located in Montefredane on hilly terrain over a tuffaceous substratum. The vineyards are planted in the higher, cooler parts of the area, with mineral soils that influence the structure and longevity of the wines.

Awards and recognitions

Noted by Gambero Rosso as "Up and coming winery of the year". Other mentions in guides include awards for Fiano and Greco.