De Conciliis – Naima IGT

Producer: De Conciliis
Wine: Naima IGT
Grape Variety: 100% Aglianico
Production Zone: Alto Cilento
Altitude: 750 feet above sea level
Surface Area/Yield: 8.8 acres, 1.5 tons per acre
Exposure: Southeast
Soil: Clay, tuff, mixed sand and rocks
Vinification & Aging: Fermented in stainless steel tanks for 4 weeks, followed by a 30 day maceration period. The Aglianico comes from multiple vineyards where it is aged separately in barrique for 1 year. The wine is then blended and spends one year in tonneaux and 1 year in stainless steel. No filtration. Naima was released to the market after an additional 6 months in bottle.
Production: 325 cases
Alcohol: 14.5%
Description: Dark garnet in color with pronounced chocolate and coffee aromas. Tannins are sweet and soft resulting in a velvety finish.
Food Pairing: Roasted pork, rack of lamb and venison.
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