The wine takes its name from the vineyard of the same name located on rocky ground near an ancient onyx quarry located near gesualdo.
| Name |
Blue Onyx - Irpinia Aglianico DOC |
|---|---|
| Denomination |
Controlled Denomination of Origin |
| Region |
Campania |
| Grapes |
Aglianico |
| Training system |
Espalier trained by spurred cordon |
| Soil composition |
Soil of volcanic nature |
| Harvest time |
October |
| Vinification |
Cold pre-maceration, maceration for about 20 days with continuous pumping over, fermentation with selected yeasts, malolactic fermentation carried out |
| Aging |
Aging in 2.25 hl French oak barrels for 12 months |
| Alcohol content |
14 % vol |
| Pairings |
The wine goes well with grilled meats, hard and semi-hard blue cheeses |
| Serving temperature |
15 -18° C |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
Well-structured and well-balanced,, The wine is ruby red in color with violet nuances, on the palate spicy notes and taste of Taurasi maiatica cherry, with hints of ripe plum and roasted coffee beans. |
36%
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€49.50 | €66.90
€33.00/l
33%
€18.45 | €27.90
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€31.95 | €50.90
€42.60/l
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31%
€21.51 | €31.50
€28.68/l
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€128.90 | €167.50
€85.93/l
27%
€22.70 | €31.50
€30.27/l
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€49.50 | €66.90
€33.00/l
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€18.45 | €27.90
€24.60/l
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€286.50 | €372.90
€63.67/l
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€438.50 | €570.90
€97.44/l
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€99.83/l
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€18.45 | €27.90
€24.60/l
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€45.12 | €61.90
€60.16/l
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€23.65 | €33.50
€47.30/l
24%
€119.90 | €159.50
€79.93/g
24%
€119.90 | €159.50
€79.93/g
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