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Don Generoso, from the name of Erminia, Generoso and Roberto Di Meo
grandfather, is a valuable blend wine produced with Aglianico and Piedirosso
grapes, coming from a historic vineyard. Aged for at least 18 months in tonneau, it
is very complex and elegant at the nose and is characterised by a perfect balance
and good structure. Great wine for ageing, produced just in some vintages and in
limited quantities.
Appellation: Campania Rosso I.G.T. Grape varieties: Aglianico 80%; Piedirosso 20% Production area: Paternopoli (AV) Year of planting: end of 1800 (pre-phylloxera vineyard) Altitude: 530 m a.s.l. Soil composition: melted, rich in lapillus, slightly acid Exposition: South-East Plant density: 1.000 plants for hectare Training system: starzeta (Avellino tennecchia) with candelabrum pru Average yield: 25 quintals per hectare Harvest: first decade of November Vinification: manual harvest of selected bunches in 15 kg baskets, skin maceration, fermentation at around 28°C for 25-30 days, during which pump-ov er and délestages are executed periodically. Following the first racking, a malolactic fermentation is done, then the wine goes to large tonneau for 18 months, with a final ageing in bottle for 18 months. Organoleptic characteristics: ruby red, with dark hints of black cherry, plum, date, brine and roasted notes. Pleasant tannins, decisive fresh and savoury boost , long persistence. Recommended pairings: pappardelle with wild boar ragout; sausages with turnip greens; lamb cutles. Available formats: 0,75L; 1,5L Technical data sheet: 
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 90
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