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Taurasi DOCG Riserva Vigna Olmo



Vineyard Details

Appellation: Taurasi DOCG Riserva

Grape Variety: 100% Aglianico

Production Area: Vigna Olmo, Montemarano (AV)

Year of Planting: 1993

Altitude: 870 m a.s.l.

Soil: Mainly clay, rich in structure

Exposure: North-west

Plant Density: 4,000 plants per hectare

Training System: Espalier with spurred cordon pruning

Average Yield: 40 quintals per hectare

Harvest: November



Vinification

Manual harvest of selected bunches in 15 kg baskets, skin maceration, fermentation at around 28 degrees C for 25-30 days, during which pumpover and delestages are executed periodically. Following the first racking, malolactic fermentation is done, then the wine goes into large Slavonian oak casks for 24 months, with final aging in bottle for 12-24 months.



Tasting Notes

Luminous ruby red, dense and weighty in the glass. Very complex, with initial hints of wild berries, dry flowers, and tertiary scents, like bark, tobacco, and liquorice. The palate is characterized by balance and softness that give this wine elegance and approachability to drink.



Recommended Pairings

Porcini mushroom soup, grilled red meat, braised beef

[Information provided by Opera Wine Imports]

[Information is not vintage specific]

Unit Size 750.00 ML Varietal Aglianico Vintage 2011 Grape Aglianico Country Italy Region Campania Alcohol Percentage 13.50%

Di Meo 2011 Vigna Olmo Riserva (Taurasi)

Rating: 91

Price: $60

Designation: Vigna Olmo Riserva

Variety: Aglianico, Italian Red

Appellation: Taurasi, Southern Italy, Italy

Winery: Di Meo

Alcohol: 13.50%

Bottle Size: 750.00 ml

Category: Red

Importer: Opera Wine Imports

Date Published: 3/1/2020

Reviewed by: Kerin O'Keefe

Smooth and concentrated, this has subtle aromas suggesting underbrush, leather and steeped prune. Showing the heat of the vintage, the palate is rather evolved, offering the same prune note as the nose along with baking spice and tobacco. It's savory and ready, with polished tannins. Drink through 2026.

DI MEO TAURASI VIGNA OLMO RISERVA 2011

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Country: Italy

Region: Campania

Vintage: 2011

Score: 91

A ripe, rich red with hints of raisins to the tar and black-pepper character. Full body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. A little rustic, but juicy and flavorful. Holding on nicely. Drink now.

Di Meo, Vigna Olmo Riserva 2011 Taurasi

Producer: Di Meo

Cuvee: Vigna Olmo

Classification: Riserva

Appellation: Taurasi

Region: Campania

Country: Italy

Colour: Red

Alcohol: 13.50%

Score: 17/20

When to drink: 2019 - 2026

Published on: 3 Oct 2019

Date tasted: 19 Aug 2019

Reviewer: Walter Speller

Very dark ruby. Concentrated, deep and perfumed, with blueberry and cherry and a hint of tomato stalk. Super-fine, long tannins framing elegant tamarind and cherry flavours. Lots of acidity too, and it needs food. (WS)