Irpinia DOC

Irpinia DOC is one of the flagship of the Campania region and its hinterland, especially regarding to the wine district sited in the province of Avellino, renowed for the production of high-quality ranged wines. Officially approved in 2005, Irpinia DOC wines represent the resulting outcome of several important natural factors that found their uniqueness: vineyards are positioned on sufficiently high slopes with a really good exposure; soils are composed of volcanic elements and clay and limestone; the recurring event of long-lasting summers and the level of the temperature excursion between the night-time and the daytime. Red wines with the Irpinia DOC designation are characterized by a more or less intense ruby ​​red colour, by a floral and fruity scent, which reminds of the natural world that surrounds the vineyards, and by a dry and balanced flavour.

Irpinia DOC red wines: a brief overview on the modes of production

Following the corresponding procedural guideline, the red wine with the Irpinia DOC designation is composed of the 70 per cent of Aglianico grapes and a maximum percentage of 30 per cent with grapes of other varieties. In addition to Aglianico, other red grape variety’s vineyards can be included in the realisation of Irpinia DOC, as for example the grape varieties called Piedirosso (also known as “Per ‘e Palummo) and Sciascinoso (well-known as “Olivella”). A noteworthy importance has been conferred to the production of the Irpinia DOC red wine with the geographical indication of the Campi Taurasini area, which is strictly allowed only in the territories of the 24 municipalities stated in the procedural guideline.

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Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOP “Nero Latino” – Miér Vini

16,00

Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOP “Nero Latino” is a wine with an intense ruby red colour. On the nose it reveals varietal notes of black cherry and plum. On the palate it is soft and elegant. A taste of good structure and complexity that concludes with a persistent finish

Cantina :  Mier Vini
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Irpinia Aglianico DOP “Bucce Nere” – Miér Vini

13,50

Irpinia Aglianico DOP “Bucce Nere”, produced by the Miér Vini winery, is a wine with a deep ruby ​​red colour. On the nose it reveals an intense and characteristic bouquet, with undergrowth and spicy aromas. On the palate it is dry with balanced tannins. A full-bodied and persistent tasting experience that concludes with a very pleasant finish.

Cantina :  Mier Vini
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Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOC “Valeria” – La Molara

17,90

Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOC “Valeria” is a wine with an intense ruby ​​red colour. On the nose it reveals an intense and enveloping bouquet, with hints of ripe red fruits, spicy and fruity aromas. On the palate it is warm, balanced, dry, with marked tannins. A full-bodied and persistent tasting experience that concludes with a very pleasant finish.

Cantina :  La Molara Srl
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Irpinia Aglianico DOC “Immenso” – Fratelli Follo

11,00

Irpinia Aglianico DOC “Immenso” is a ruby ​​red wine. On the nose it reveals red fruit’s aromas. On the palate it is soft, velvety with well balanced tannins. A taste of good structure that concludes with a finish that leaves an impression.

Cantina :  Fratelli Follo
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Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOC “Appio” – Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

90,00

Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOC “Appio” is a red wine with an intense ruby ​​red colour with purple reflections. On Tthe nose it reveals notes of red fruits such as currants, blueberries and dark cherries, combined with spicy hints, such as pepper and cinnamon. On the palate it presents itself with a very fine, fruity, savory entrance, with good minerality. Full and enveloping, thanks to a soft structure, with a good presence of fine and elegant tannins. A unique taste that closes with a very persistent finish.

5 out of 5

Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOC “Santo Stefano” – Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

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Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOC “Santo Stefano” is a red wine with an intense ruby ​​red colour. On Tthe nose it expresses a texture of berries and black cherries with a complex bouquet of spices and licorice. On the palate it has a good body, complete with mature and elegant tannins. A unique taste that closes with a persistent finish.

5 out of 5

Irpinia Rosso DOC “Sanserino” – Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

10,50

Irpinia Rosso DOC “Sanserino” is a red wine with a ruby ​​red colour of good brightness. On the nose it expresses marked hints of black cherry, blackberry, prunes with a slight presence of sweet spices with a closure of aromatic vegetable notes. On the palate it is soft with a pleasant note of concentrated fruit, balanced and with a long, slightly almond finish. A nice taste that closes with a pleasant finish.

5 out of 5

Irpinia Aglianico DOC “Terra del Varo” – Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

13,90

Irpinia Aglianico DOC “Terra del Varo” is a red wine with an intense ruby ​​red colour. On the nose it reveals aromas reminiscent of black cherry and blackberries, with light notes of black pepper and bitter cocoa, all on a pleasant background of sweet spices. On the palate it is soft, with elegant tannins, an aftertaste that recalls wild berries, black cherry and light spicy notes. A surprising taste that closes with a fruity finish.

5 out of 5

Irpinia Aglianico DOC Biologico – Boccella Rosa

14,50

Irpinia Aglianico DOC Biologico, produced by the Boccella Rosa winery, is a wine with a lively ruby ​​red colour with violet reflections. With a strong personality, this red wine has an olfactory profile which recalls notes of black cherry in alcohol, red fruits, plum, black pepper and floral notes of typical violets. Its flavour results fresh, tannic, pungent and energetic. The acidity binds perfectly with the tannin, a ripe tannin at the right point. A really pleasant tasting experience that closes with a unique and unmistakable finish.

5 out of 5

Irpinia Aglianico DOC “Rosso Tau” – Sella delle Spine

10,00

Irpinia Aglianico DOC “Rosso Tau”, produced by the Sella delle Spine winery, is an intense ruby ​​red wine, its olfactory profile expresses a large bouquet of aromas composed of fragrants of cherry, plum and wild berries, to which spicy notes are added. Its taste is characterized by a dry flavour, with a great structure and elegance and with a dense and persistent expression of soft tannins. A tasting experience that leaves an impression, which ends with a sense of good persistence.

Cantina :  Sella delle Spine
5 out of 5

Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOC “Sella” – Sella delle Spine

15,00

Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOC “Sella”, produced by the Sella delle Spine winery, is a ruby ​​red wine, its olfactory profile expresses a wide bouquet of aromas composed of fragrant marasca cherry, plum and wild berries, to which some spicy notes are added. Its taste is characterized by a dry flavour, with a great structure and elegance and with a dense and persistent expression of soft tannins. A tasting experience that leaves an impression, which ends with a sense of good persistence.

Cantina :  Sella delle Spine
5 out of 5