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Vigna Flaminio Riserva DOP - Vallone 2016
Agricole ValloneNegroamaro 80%, Montepulciano 20% Vigna Flaminio Riserva DOP 75 cl 2016
$15.08−21%($20.11/ℓ)
Recommended price: $19.08
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Technical information
- Producer
- Agricole Vallone
- Name
- Vigna Flaminio Riserva DOP
- Variety
- Negroamaro 80%, Montepulciano 20%
- Vintage
- 2016
- Gradation
- 14.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Ripe dark pulp fruit, spices
- Vinification method
- Controlled temperature fermentation, maceration 7-10 days
- Aging
- Minimum 24 months
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 10 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, aged cheeses
- Region
- Campania
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Irpinia
- Type
- Red wine
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The Vigna Flaminio Riserva is an excellent example of how Italian winemaking tradition can express complexity and character. Produced by the renowned Vallone winery, located in the heart of Puglia, this wine stands out for its deep connection to the territory.
The Riserva Vigna Flaminio utilizes Negroamaro and Montepulciano grapes, cultivated with dedication in the characteristic red soils of the region, rich in iron and limestone, which endow the wine with a particular intensity and a robust profile. The Mediterranean climate, with its hot summers and sea breezes, contributes to perfectly ripening the grapes, allowing for an ideal balance between acidity and sugars.
The winemaking follows traditional methods, with prolonged maceration that helps to extract the maximum from the colors and aromas of the grapes. Subsequently, the wine matures in oak barrels for at least two years, gaining complexity and an elegant tannic structure.
On the nose, the Vigna Flaminio Riserva offers a rich bouquet, with dominant notes of ripe red fruits, spices, and a light touch of vanilla and chocolate, a legacy of its aging in wood. On the palate, it is robust yet harmonious, with a good balance between the fruity component and the tannic one, beautifully paired with a long and pleasantly persistent finish.
Perfect to serve with rich meat dishes, such as roasts and braised meats, but also aged cheeses and intense dishes of Mediterranean cuisine, the Vigna Flaminio Riserva is a wine that promises to evolve and refine further if properly stored in the cellar for a few years.
The Riserva Vigna Flaminio utilizes Negroamaro and Montepulciano grapes, cultivated with dedication in the characteristic red soils of the region, rich in iron and limestone, which endow the wine with a particular intensity and a robust profile. The Mediterranean climate, with its hot summers and sea breezes, contributes to perfectly ripening the grapes, allowing for an ideal balance between acidity and sugars.
The winemaking follows traditional methods, with prolonged maceration that helps to extract the maximum from the colors and aromas of the grapes. Subsequently, the wine matures in oak barrels for at least two years, gaining complexity and an elegant tannic structure.
On the nose, the Vigna Flaminio Riserva offers a rich bouquet, with dominant notes of ripe red fruits, spices, and a light touch of vanilla and chocolate, a legacy of its aging in wood. On the palate, it is robust yet harmonious, with a good balance between the fruity component and the tannic one, beautifully paired with a long and pleasantly persistent finish.
Perfect to serve with rich meat dishes, such as roasts and braised meats, but also aged cheeses and intense dishes of Mediterranean cuisine, the Vigna Flaminio Riserva is a wine that promises to evolve and refine further if properly stored in the cellar for a few years.
The winery
Agricole Vallone
Puglia (Salento)ItaliaSince 1934
A Salento winery based in the region’s estates, known for the iconic Graticciaia (Negroamaro appassito) and for a range of 16 labels.
- Grape varieties
- Negroamaro, Susumaniello, Primitivo, Verdeca, Ottavianello, Montepulciano
- 16 labels in the catalog
- Three wine estates in Salento
- Project known for its Graticciaia: dried Negroamaro
- Estate covering approximately 500 hectares in total.
- Revival and enhancement of Susumaniello
The story
The winery's history is tied to the historic vineyards of Salento: the union of the Vallone and De Marco holdings and the subsequent acquisition of the Castel Serranova estate shaped the current production project. Over the years the winery has experimented with techniques such as grape drying, which led to the creation of the celebrated Graticciaia.
Production philosophy
Focused on promoting Salento's native grape varieties, the estate aims to accurately express the characteristics of its vineyards and varieties, maintaining a family-run, artisanal approach while remaining open to winemaking innovation.
Terroir and vineyards
Production takes place across three estates in the heart of Salento, with vineyards planted on a variety of soils, combining areas close to the Torre Guaceto nature reserve and historic plots such as Caragnuli, from which the grapes for Graticciaia are sourced.
