Perillo
Taurasi Riserva 2013
| Denomination | DOCG Taurasi Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Campania (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Aging | Following alcoholic fermentation, the wine is aged in large Slavonian oak casks (partly new and partly second-fill) for approximately 24 months; it is then bottled without filtration and continues its maturation until being released onto the market after the tenth year. |
- Name and vintage: Riserva di Taurasi DOCG 2013, still red wine 14% vol
- Origin: Calore Valley in Campania, an authentic representation of Aglianico Perillo
- Vinification: hand-harvested grapes in November, fermented in stainless steel at a controlled temperature
- Maturation: 24 months in large Slovenian oak barrels, bottled without filtration
- Tasting notes: plum, cherry, mint, graphite; dense tannins; 95 Decanter points, 4 Vines
Description
Style of wine
Taurasi Riserva Perillo is a red wine with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita produced in Campania, created to express the essence of Aglianico. On the nose, it reveals notes of plum and cherry, balsamic hints of mint and mineral nuances, while on the palate, it is enveloping and supported by dense tannins. The winemaking process involves fermentation in steel and ageing in Slavonian oak barrels for 24 months, offering a profile that is recommended to be decanted for two hours before consumption.
Origin
This red originates in Campania, in the heart of the Calore Valley, a prime territory for high-quality viticulture. The area linked to the Taurasi production zone allows Aglianico to express a precise and distinctive identity. The Perillo winery cultivates the vineyards with extreme care, aiming to reflect the authenticity of the terroir in every sip.
Production
Production begins in November with the manual harvesting of the grapes. After destemming, fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine then matures for approximately twenty-four months in Slavonian oak barrels, both new and second-fill, acquiring balance and a refined complexity. Bottling takes place without filtration, preserving the integrity of the product. The journey concludes with a prolonged bottle ageing that can last until the tenth year, defining the superior profile of this Riserva.
History and interesting facts
Born in the Calore Valley, in Campania, this prestigious Taurasi DOCG is a testament to the Perillo family’s deep dedication to Aglianico grapes. Hand-harvested in November, the wine matures for 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels and is bottled without any filtration. The wait continues until the tenth year of ageing, at which point the wine finally reveals a rich and enveloping character (14% vol), already celebrated by prestigious awards such as 95 Decanter points. A true excellence that pays tribute to a long winemaking tradition.
Awards
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2013
95/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2013
89/100
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.
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2013
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 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 Riserva 2013 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Taurasi DOCG |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Vendor | Perillo |
| Story | History and interesting facts Born in the Calore Valley, in Campania, this prestigious Taurasi DOCG is a testament to the Perillo family’s deep dedication to Aglianico grapes. Hand-harvested in November, the wine matures for 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels and is bottled without any filtration. The wait continues until the tenth year of ageing, at which point the wine finally reveals a rich and enveloping character (14% vol), already celebrated by prestigious awards such as 95 Decanter points. A true excellence that pays tribute to a long winemaking tradition. |
| Origin | Calore Valley, Campania |
| Harvest | November |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting of the grapes, temperature-controlled stainless steel vinification and bottling without filtration. |
| Wine making | Aglianico grapes are hand-harvested in November, destemmed and vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; after alcoholic fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels (partly new and partly second-fill) and is bottled without filtration. |
| Aging | Following alcoholic fermentation, the wine is aged in large Slavonian oak casks (partly new and partly second-fill) for approximately 24 months; it is then bottled without filtration and continues its maturation until being released onto the market after the tenth year. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |