Taurasi DOCG 2023 – Mezanotte

£16.90

This intense ruby red wine, with garnet reflections, delivers an elegant and refined bouquet. The nose reveals layers of red fruit, including mulberry and blackberry, intertwined with myrtle, cinchona, bitter cocoa, and tobacco. A touch of mint adds freshness, while the oak aging is perfectly integrated. On the palate, it stands out for its silky tannins and vibrant acidity, ensuring exceptional aging potential.
Its structure and complexity make it an excellent match for rich and flavourful meat dishes such as grilled lamb, Neapolitan ragù, and braised beef with wild herbs.

Availability: In stock

Colour
Garnet
FLAVOURS
Oak
Red fruit
Black fruit
Herbal
Palate

Sweetness

Acidity

Tannins

Body

Abv
14%
Serve At
16-18°
Food Pairing
Sunday roast
Lamb
Beef
Pasta
Country

Region

Campania

Grape Variety

Aglianico

Producer

Mezanotte

Certification

Sustainable

Taurasi DOCG 2023, Why We Love It And Why You'll love it Too!

Taurasi DOCG represents one of Italy’s most prestigious red wines, and Mezanotte has crafted a vintage that perfectly blends power and elegance. Its refined fruit, spice, and earthy notes offer a layered and long-lasting experience.

The hand-selected Aglianico grapes, combined with meticulous aging techniques, ensure a wine of great depth and balance. Whether enjoyed now or after years of cellaring, it remains a true expression of Campania’s winemaking excellence.

Mezanotte | Four Generations of Winemaking Tradition

For over a century, the Varchetta family (Mezanotte) has dedicated itself to producing exceptional wines. Since 1891, their passion and expertise have defined their approach, blending tradition with innovation.

They carefully hand-harvest grapes from the region’s best vineyards, ensuring quality and authenticity. Every step, from vineyard management to harvest, follows strict manual techniques to protect the grapes’ natural characteristics and enhance the final expression of each wine.

Campania | A Land of Historic Vineyards

Campania has long been known for its rich winemaking heritage. Its diverse landscapes and microclimates allow unique grape varieties to thrive, shaping wines of great character and distinction.

In areas near Naples, the volcanic soils, rich in ash and lapilli, create the perfect environment for Piedirosso and Falanghina. These varieties survived the phylloxera crisis, which devastated many European vineyards. Meanwhile, in Avellino and Benevento, the clay-rich soils and colder winters provide the ideal conditions for Greco, Fiano, and Aglianico.

Despite extensive research, Campania’s vineyard heritage still holds undiscovered potential. This legacy ensures a bright future for regional viticulture, keeping its unique terroir and native varieties at the forefront of Italian winemaking.

The Varchetta family name engraved on a traditional wooden grape crate, symbolising four generations of winemaking.

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