Rocca del Principe

Aglianico is the vine which, together with Fiano, represents the peasant culture of the Campania region. The soil where this vine is found is composed of clayey and calcareous marl with a South/East exposure. The company begins harvesting the grapes from the beginning of November and, after pressing, the must ferments in contact with the skins for about 25 days. This is followed by malolactic fermentation and subsequent aging in barriques for 12 months and 12 in Slavonian oak barrels. The refinement in the bottle is for another 18 months. In the glass this wine has an intense ruby red colour. The nose is intoxicated by its large bouquet of black cherry, plum, spices, tobacco and balsamic notes. On the palate it is decisive, warm, rich and rightly tannic. The finish is long and persistent with an aroma reminiscent of ripe fruit. On the table it is excellent in combination with first courses with meat sauce, roasted red meats and aged cheeses. A quality red to be enjoyed and savored in good company.

Cru Tognano is obtained by selecting the grapes produced by plants grafted with the centenary Fiano clone. Exposure East Clayey sandy soil of medium texture, dry and windy climate, altitude 550 above sea level, presence of numerous water springs, a set of factors that characterize this cru. The company begins harvesting the grapes in the first ten days of October and, after pressing, subjected to maceration on the skins for about 15 hours, the free-run juice obtained ferments in steel for about 45 days. The alcoholic fermentation is followed by an aging in steel for 12 months and a further aging in the bottle for a minimum of 12 months. In the glass this wine is straw yellow in color with delicate greenish reflections. On the nose, the aromas of citrus fruits and white-fleshed fruit, mint, toasted notes and hydrocarbons stand out which evolve over time, becoming increasingly striking and intense. In the mouth the taste is fresh and with a long aromatic persistence with returns of citrus and smoky notes. This white is excellent in combination with fish dishes, white meats and fresh cheeses.

Rocca del Principe presents its pure Fiano, the first born in the "Riserva" version. The wine must have aged for at least 12 months, starting from the month of November following the harvest. An excellent wine capable of making its origin known even with closed eyes: the territory of Lapio where the cellar is located. An area particularly suited to viticulture, especially for Fiano grapes, especially in the north, north-east side. The particular characteristic of the wines produced in this area is an unexpected longevity. In the glass it shows a beautiful clear and light yellow color. The nose is extremely intense, the hints of yellow fruit such as peach are evident as well as aromas of more exotic fruit, combined with brackish nuances and hints of flint. Perfect harmony between nose and mouth. The taste is decidedly fresh and salty, with an energetic acidity. A highly versatile wine that goes perfectly with many dishes based on fish or white meat. Excellent with margherita pizza.

Every year this wine, produced exclusively with Fiano grapes obtained from the company's vineyards, is the expression of a territory. The only factor that can significantly vary the characteristics is represented by the climatic trend of the different years. The company begins harvesting the grapes in the first ten days of October and, after pressing, follows the alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 12/14° for about 40 days. Malolactic fermentation is partially carried out, followed by aging in steel on fine lees for 10 months. The refinement in the bottle is for another 4 months. In the glass this wine is straw yellow in color with delicate greenish reflections. The nose is fine and delicate but at the same time persistent and intense with fruity, floral, mineral and vegetable notes. The aromas of orange blossom, cedar, fresh almonds and aromatic herbs stand out in particular, which over time evolve into aromas of toasted hazelnuts, dried fruit and hints of hydrocarbons. In the mouth the taste is dry, fresh, sapid and with a long aromatic persistence. At the table it marries beautifully in combination with fish dishes, white meats and fresh cheeses.

Aglianico is the vine which, together with Fiano, represents the peasant culture of the Campania region. This vine has always been cultivated by the ancestors to make a wine which, left to mature in chestnut barrels for 12 months, was then sold in bulk to local merchants. Today, the company begins harvesting the grapes from the beginning of November and, after pressing, the must ferments in contact with the skins for about 15 days, followed by malolactic fermentation and subsequent aging in French oak barrels for 12 months and 6 months in the bottle. In the glass this wine has an intense ruby red colour. The nose releases a riot of aromas and perfumes; a large and complex bouquet with hints of black cherry, plum, spices and balsamic notes. On the palate it is decisive, warm, rich, with well-defined but soft tannins. The finish is long and persistent, excellent to be enjoyed in the company of pasta dishes, cheese platters and meat-based dishes. An exceptional red that exudes passion and tradition, this Aglianico is the right wine to bring when you are invited to a meat lunch or dinner with friends or relatives.