Taurasi DOCG Vallicelli 2020 Feudi Studi

Taurasi DOCG Vallicelli 2020 by Feudi di San Gregorio

The Taurasi DOCG Vallicelli 2020 by Feudi di San Gregorio is a Campanian red with great character, made from Aglianico and interpreted in a style that combines intensity, elegance, and balance. It is a wine that tells the story of the most vocated Irpinia, with a deep personality and a structure capable of supporting the complexity of the grape and the territory over time.

Territory and wine style

The Taurasi DOCG is one of the symbolic denominations of Campania and among the most authoritative expressions of Aglianico. In this label, Feudi di San Gregorio enhances a hilly and vocated context, where altitude and temperature variation favor a slow and complete ripening of the grapes. The result is a red with a rigorous yet harmonious profile, featuring a modern interpretation of the territory and a stylistic precision that enhances its identity. Vinification in steel and maturation in barrique for 20 months help define a structured wine, without sacrificing finesse and aromatic depth.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a dark ruby red, dense and concentrated. On the nose, it offers a wide range of sensations, with notes of ripe fruit, accents of smoked herbs, licorice, and hazelnuts, in a progressive and well-constructed ensemble. The taste is full and austere, supported by present yet well-integrated tannins and a freshness that lightens the texture and accompanies the sip. The finish is long, coherent, and persistent, with a closing that leaves a pleasant sensation of depth and taste clarity. It is an important red, capable of combining energy, balance, and a clear vocation for bottle aging.

Recommended pairings

The Taurasi DOCG Vallicelli 2020 pairs effectively with rich and structured dishes from Italian tradition. It is ideal with braised dishes, important roasts, stewed red meats, game, long-cooked ragù, and aged cheeses. It also expresses well alongside preparations with mushrooms or intense flavors, where its structure finds a natural balance. It is the right wine for a convivial yet refined table, capable of enhancing preparations with strong flavors and significant consistency.

Serving temperature

The ideal temperature to serve the Taurasi DOCG Vallicelli 2020 is 16-18°C. If possible, it is helpful to open it a little in advance to encourage aromatic opening and make the sip even more harmonious. If consumed at a young stage, a brief oxygenation in a decanter can be a useful choice to better accompany the evolution of the aromas and the tannic texture.

Why buy it

Choosing the Taurasi DOCG Vallicelli 2020 means opting for a great red from Southern Italy, capable of uniting territory, personality, and productive solidity. It is a bottle that speaks of Aglianico and Irpinia with authority, offering an elegant yet decisive profile, suitable for both special occasions and for those who wish to enrich their cellar with a denomination of great prestige. A wine to discover today and to follow over time.