Aglianico Cilento DOP BIO Red del Ciglio 2018 Primalaterra Salvatore Magnoni Agricultural Company

Aglianico Cilento DOP BIO Rosso del Ciglio 2018

The Aglianico Cilento DOP BIO Rosso del Ciglio 2018 by Primalaterra Azienda Agricola Salvatore Magnoni is a Campanian red with an essential, direct, and territorial profile. It comes from a vineyard located in the Ciglio area and interprets Aglianico with a style that favors balance, momentum, and drinkability, while maintaining the typical personality of the grape variety and an identity consistent with Cilento.

Territory and wine style

The Cilento DOP designation expresses an area of great charm in southern Campania, where the climate and the proximity between sea and hills contribute to producing wines with a clear and bright character. In this label, the work in the vineyard and cellar aims to enhance the freshness of the fruit and make the sip more agile. The 2018 vintage, marked by challenging weather conditions, has favored a wine that reaches the glass with immediacy, without sacrificing the typical underlying structure of Aglianico.

Tasting notes

Rosso del Ciglio 2018 presents an overall measured profile, leaner than opulent, with a tannic structure already well integrated into the sip. On the nose, it evokes sensations of ripe red fruit, light spicy notes, and balsamic nuances, while on the palate it shows balance between substance, freshness, and a clean finish. Aging in tonneaux and used barriques helps refine the wine without overshadowing its territorial expression, leaving a harmonious and smooth sensation.

Recommended pairings

This Aglianico red wine pairs easily with flavorful but not overly structured dishes. It is ideal with roasted meats, lamb, grilled preparations, traditional Campanian ragù, artisanal cured meats, and medium-intensity aged cheeses. Its dry imprint and good freshness also make it suitable for Mediterranean cuisine with rich seasonings, as long as they are well balanced.

Serving temperature

The Aglianico Cilento DOP BIO Rosso del Ciglio 2018 is best enjoyed at 16°C. A brief oxygenation of about 5 minutes is sufficient, without the need for a decanter, to fully appreciate its balance and aromatic spontaneity.

Why buy it

Choosing the Aglianico Cilento DOP BIO Rosso del Ciglio 2018 means bringing to the table a biological, identity-rich wine that is pleasant to drink, capable of uniting typicity and immediacy. It is an interesting bottle for those seeking an authentic red from southern Italy, with character but without excesses, suitable for both a convivial dinner and a targeted purchase to enrich the cellar with a territorial and coherent label.