Perillo
Taurasi 2014
| Denomination | DOCG Taurasi |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Campania (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Aging | Aged in wood; bottled without filtration |
- Grape variety and appellation: DOCG Taurasi from 100% Aglianico grapes, 2014 vintage
- Origin: Calore Valley between Castelfranci and Montemarano, clay soil at high altitude
- Aromas and colour: deep ruby red, hints of forest fruits and oriental spices
- Taste and pairings: warm and enveloping; ideal with red meats and mature cheeses
- Vinification and awards: aged in wood, unfiltered; 95 pts Suckling, 20,000 bottles
Description
Style of wine
Perillo's Taurasi is a still red wine that embodies the deepest expression of the Aglianico grape grown in Campania. In the glass, it presents an intense ruby red hue, anticipating an olfactory profile characterised by clear hints of wild berries and delicate touches of oriental spices. Aged in wood and unfiltered, it reveals a full, warm, and enveloping character on the palate, supported by a solid tannic structure that ensures remarkable longevity. To fully appreciate its structure, decanting for about two hours is recommended, making it ideal for pairing with roast pork, red meats, and aged cheeses, providing a persistent finish.
Origin
This wine originates in the Taurasi territory, specifically in the Calore Valley area, between the municipalities of Castelfranci and Montemarano. The vineyards tended by Perillo are located at high altitudes, benefitting from a microclimate that favours late and steady ripening. The roots run deep into clay soil, an element that imparts depth and a firm structure to the tasting. The presence of historic ungrafted vines, belonging to the local Coda di Cavallo clone, offers an authentic interpretation of the terroir, further confirmed by the excellent score awarded by critic James Suckling.
How it is produced
The winemaking process aims to preserve the natural grandeur of Aglianico, enhancing its aromatic integrity. After a careful harvest and subsequent fermentation, the wine undergoes a patient maturation period within wooden barrels. This step allows the tannins to be smoothed and the powerful taste architecture to be consolidated. To keep the expressive substance intact, the production cycle concludes with bottling without filtration. This choice ensures a dense and concentrated profile, capable of evolving over time while keeping its complex identity alive.
History and trivia
In the heart of the Calore Valley, the Perillo winery preserves ancient ungrafted vines of the renowned local “Coda di Cavallo” clone. From these high-altitude clay soils, an authentic and powerful expression of Aglianico is born. Meticulous ageing in wood and bottling without filtration enhance its concentration, ensuring remarkable longevity. Awarded 95 points by James Suckling, this rare Taurasi DOCG, produced in just 20,000 bottles per year, offers a warm and enveloping sip, destined to evolve magnificently over the years.
Awards
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2014
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
2 hours
- Oenologist: Felice Perillo
- Bottles produced: 20.000
- Hectares: 5
Our vineyards, some of which are ungrafted, yield unique Aglianico grapes known locally as coda di cavallo ("horse’s tail"). From these exceptional raw materials come our prestigious Taurasi DOCG Riserva, Taurasi DOCG, and Irpinia Coda di Volpe DOC. Each wine reflects the essence of our land—from the complex notes of Taurasi, aged in wood without filtration, to the delicate freshness of Irpinia Coda di Volpe, perfect with fish dishes and vegetable-based first courses. Discover our wines and let yourself be captivated by the story and passion that make them truly one of a kind. Read more
| Name | Perillo Taurasi 2014 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Taurasi DOCG |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Vendor | Perillo |
| Story | History and trivia In the heart of the Calore Valley, the Perillo winery preserves ancient ungrafted vines of the renowned local "Coda di Cavallo" clone. From these high-altitude clay soils, an authentic and powerful expression of Aglianico is born. Meticulous ageing in wood and bottling without filtration enhance its concentration, ensuring remarkable longevity. Awarded 95 points by James Suckling, this rare Taurasi DOCG, produced in just 20,000 bottles per year, offers a warm and enveloping sip, destined to evolve magnificently over the years. |
| Origin | Calore Valley (vineyards in Castelfranci and Montemarano) |
| Soil composition | Clay soil |
| Production technique | Matured in wood; bottled without filtration |
| Wine making | Aged in wood; bottled without filtration. |
| Aging | Aged in wood; bottled without filtration |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |