Campania “Riserva” wines

The “Riserva” designation is attributed to those vintages that are particularly good in terms of harvest quality and, in general, a wine labeled in this way is the product of a vinification process that provides for a specific aging and refinement period, which is more prolonged than that of the basic version of the same wine. In this regard, the Italian legislation (law no. 238/12 December 2016, “The organic discipline of the cultivation of vines and of the wine production and trade”), establishes that: ” The “Riserva” mention is attributed to wines with the Origin Designation (DO) that have undergone an aging period, including any potential refinement process, which lasts not less than: a) two years for red wines; b) one year for white wines; c) one year for sparkling wines obtained with the fermentation process in an autoclave called the “Martinotti method” or “Charmat method”; d) three years for sparkling wines obtained with natural refermentation in the bottle.” The Italian legislation therefore certifies that the “Riserva” mention can only be attributed to wines of particular value and quality, DOC and DOCG wines, DOP wines according to the EU legislation. A “Riserva” wine is therefore a wine of absolute value and excellent quality. An important element is constituted by the fact that the aging period of a “Riserva” wine is always higher than that of the basic version of the same wine; moreover, every single procedural guideline can establish different aging periods for these wines, always higher and never lower than those reported in the procedural guideline. Furthermore, not all the procedural guidelines establish the “Riserva” mention, because not all wines are suitable for a prolonged aging process. On the label, the “Riserva” mention appears after the name of the vine, often followed by the indication of the vintage.

As far as Campania wines are concerned, the “Riserva” mention is added to both DOCG and DOC red wines, generally subjected to an aging process of at least three years, and to several white wines typologies, which usually go through an aging phase of at least one year. The most renowned Campania “Riserva” wines are, as regards red wines, Taurasi Riserva DOCG and Aglianico del Taburno DOCG Riserva, the Riserva versions of the Irpinia DOC and Sannio DOC red wines, those produced in the islands of Ischia and Capri, and many others; the Greco di Tufo Riserva DOCG, the Fiano di Avellino Riserva DOCG and others are among the best Campania white wines with the “Riserva” mention.

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Taurasi Riserva DOCG “Santa Vara” – La Molara

33,50

Taurasi Riserva DOCG “Santa Vara” is a wine with an intense ruby ​​red colour with garnet reflections. The nose it reveals a complex and intense bouquet, with spicy aromas, tobacco, cocoa and balsamic notes. On the palate it is soft, elegant, fine, with ripe and marked tannins. A taste of great structure and engaging complexity that concludes with a very persistent finish.

Cantina :  La Molara Srl
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Taurasi Riserva DOCG “Sensi” – Fratelli Follo

35,00

Taurasi Riserva DOCG “Sensi” is a deep and intense ruby ​​red wine with orange reflections. On the nose it reveals ripe red fruit’s aromas. On the palate it is soft, velvety, full-bodied, ethereal and elegant, with well-melted tannins. A taste of great structure and engaging complexity that concludes with a persistent finish.

Cantina :  Fratelli Follo
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Greco di Tufo Riserva DOCG “Grancare” – Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

18,00

Greco di Tufo Riserva DOCG “Grancare” is a golden yellow coloured white wine, crystal clear. On the nose it expresses notes of fairly ripe fruit, yellow peach, tropical fruit, candied fruit, apple juice and a light toasting gives way to an elegant note of powder. On the palate it is intense, full and fine, with a good balance. A truly unique sip that ends with a long-lasting finish.

5 out of 5

Fiano di Avellino Riserva DOCG “Brancato” – Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

18,00

This Fiano di Avellino Riserva DOCG is a straw yellow coloured white wine with golden highlights, crystal clear, bright. On the nose it reveals fairly ripe and tropical fruit aromas that immediately leave room for a mineral note, hawthorn flowers and notes of candied fruit, with a touch of toasting. On the palate it is elegant, full with good acidity that harmonizes the perfect wine balance. A special tasting experience that ends with a very persistent and spicy finish.

5 out of 5

Taurasi Riserva DOCG “Vigna Cinque Querce” – Salvatore Molettieri

62,10

Taurasi Riserva DOCG “Vigna Cinque Querce”, produced by Salvatore Molettieri, is an impenetrable ruby ​​red wine, which reveals its ruby ​​with just hinted garnet reflections. With a strong personality and complex structure, its bouquet offers hints ranging from fruits such as black cherries and plum jams, to spices and toasted. Enveloping and full in the mouth, with good softness supported by a present acidity and elegant tannins. A taste not to be missed, with a surprising finish of sensations of ripe fruit and jams which then turn towards toasted coffee and cocoa.

5 out of 5

Taurasi Riserva DOCG “La Loggia del Cavaliere” – Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

45,00

Taurasi Riserva DOCG “La Loggia del Cavaliere”, produced by the Tenuta Cavalier Pepe winery, is a wine with a deep ruby ​​red colour with garnet reflections. With a strong personality and a complex structure, its olfactory profile offers notes of quite ripe fruit, black cherry, blackberry, dried plum, with elegant hints of violet, old rose, musk and leather. Nutmeg and toasted wood complete the bouquet together with a touch of licorice and aromatic herbs. Enchanting and bold on the palate, with great balance with silky tannins, and an excellent, very persistent and intense finish of berries and spices. A unique taste, which closes with a finish of great complexity.

5 out of 5