2013 Macchie Santa Maria Taurasi DOCG

2013 Macchie Santa Maria Taurasi DOCGDescription Specs Taurasi, the renown big red from Campania is commonly referred to as the 'Barolo of the South'. Winemaker Oreste De Santis crafted this legendary red wine from 20 year old vines 450 meters above sea level. Following fermentation and refinement in stainless steel tanks for 10 months, Oreste ages the wine for 20 months in oak botte and barriques. This elegant full bodied red presents dark ruby red hues in the glass and delivers rich

Sangiovese and Merlot is born in the Spacchetti Family vineyards on Colle Ciocco

Easy drinker

then an intensely fruity finish of plum

underwent 4 weeks of maceration and fermentation in stainless steel tanks

This highly regarded cru within the commune of Neive consistently produces elegant Barbaresco wines

The bouquet is packed tight with menthol tones followed by licorice

Aging: 24 months in new and second pass French Oak

The slight acidity provides a fresh

This classic Chianti shows intense ruby red color with garnet hues

good depth

the wine is finished for 12 months in French oak barrels and bottle aged an additional 6 months

Best served at 55F in large format glasses