Equinox 2021 Campania Rosso Igt - Montemajor

Equinox is a blend of aglianico and piedirosso, with an amiable character, that takes its name from the first day of harvest, september 21. the name comes from the Latin aequa-nox, which literally means "equal night." The equinox, in fact, is one of only two days during the year when night and day are the same length. the same day when summer ends, letting autumn take its course.

Name
Equinox 2021

Type of wine
Campania Rosso Amabile IGP

Appellation
Protected Geographical Indication

Region
Campania

Grapes
Aglianico - Piedirosso

Breeding system
Trellis system with spurred cordon

Harvest time
September

Vinification
Grapes are harvested by hand, when the grapes have reached a slightly higher level of ripeness. Then directly subjected to cold pre-maceration, temperature-controlled maceration. Fermentation at controlled temperature. Aging in barrels.

Aging
In French oak barrels of 2, 25 l

Alcohol content
13.5% Vol

Food pairings
Cheeses, white meats, pasta, soups, dry cookies.

Serving temperature
15°-18°C

Organoleptic characteristics
The wine has a ruby red color, with good structure, balance and freshness. Intense and complex with floral and fruity notes of cherry, red fruits and spices.