Vesevo Aglianico Campania 2023

Vesevo Aglianico Campania

Region: Campania, Italy

Vintage: 2023

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Aglianico

ABV: 13.5%

The wine is deep ruby red in colour with violet reflections. The complex and intense nose is characterised by an ample bouquet of black fruit combined with warm spices, coffee, and vanilla. On the palate, the tannins are firm and smooth with a clean and dry finish.

The Vesevo vineyards are situated at between 450 and 550 metres above sea level and benefit from the cool breeze blowing off the Bay of Naples. For centuries, this breeze has blown volcanic ash from Vesuvius inland which gives the soil here a volcanic character.

Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were destemmed and gently crushed to retain the natural aromatics and avoid any bitterness from the seeds. Fermentation took place at 26 °C for 15 days. The wine was then transferred into oak barrels and aged for eight months prior to bottling.

Vesevo is situated in the Irpinian hills of Campania. Known as the ‘Switzerland of the South’, this is now one of Italy’s most exciting wine producing areas. The vineyards are situated from 450 to 700 metres above sea level and are subject to a constant cool breeze that blows off the Bay of Naples. Over the centuries, this same breeze has blown volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius inland, to give the soil here a poor, volcanic character.