Taurasi Cinque Querce DOCG Reserve 2016 Salvatore Molettieri

Taurasi Cinque Querce DOCG Riserva 2016 Salvatore Molettieri

Taurasi Cinque Querce DOCG Riserva 2016 by Salvatore Molettieri is a great red wine from Campania made from 100% Aglianico, an authentic expression of a vocated territory and a deep, structured, and long-lived style. It is born as a wine of character, designed for those seeking complexity, elegance, and a strong territorial identity in the bottle.

Territory and wine style

The wine comes from Montemarano, one of the most interesting areas of Taurasi, with the cru Vigna Cinque Querce located at 550/600 meters above sea level on clay-limestone soils. The combination of altitude, southeast exposure, and late harvest contributes to a mature yet tense profile, capable of best expressing the personality of Aglianico. The processing involves fermentation in steel at controlled temperature, followed by a long maturation in barriques and large oak casks, which guides the wine towards balance and depth without overshadowing its territorial soul.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a very intense, almost impenetrable color, a dense ruby with slight garnet reflections. The nose is broad and complex, with hints of maraschino cherry, plum jam, spices, toasted notes, coffee, and cocoa. On the palate, it is full, warm, and enveloping, supported by a still vibrant freshness and elegant tannins, well integrated into the flavor structure. The persistence is long and reveals returns of ripe fruit, toasting, and spicy nuances, in a rich yet harmonious style, typical of great aging wines.

Recommended pairings

The Taurasi Cinque Querce DOCG Riserva 2016 pairs naturally with important dishes of Italian cuisine. It is ideal with braised meats, stews, game, as well as flavorful meat dishes and preparations rich in spices. Excellent also with aged hard or stretched cheeses, where the structure of the wine finds a worthy partner.

Serving temperature

To appreciate it at its best, it is recommended to serve it at 18-20 °C. It is useful to uncork the bottle at least an hour before and, if possible, decant it, to encourage the opening of the bouquet and make the drinking experience more harmonious.

Why buy it

Choosing Taurasi Cinque Querce DOCG Riserva 2016 Salvatore Molettieri means bringing to the table a great red from Southern Italy, capable of uniting power, finesse, and depth. It is a perfect bottle for special occasions, to enrich the cellar, or for those who wish to buy wine online with an authoritative, territorial profile and strong personality.