Taurasi Quindicianni DOCG 2005 Reserve Michele Perillo

Taurasi Quindicianni DOCG 2005 Riserva by Michele Perillo

The Taurasi Quindicianni DOCG 2005 Riserva signed by Michele Perillo is a Campanian red of great personality, an authentic expression of Aglianico 100% and a style capable of uniting depth, elegance, and precision. The 2005 vintage, combined with the reserved and significant nature of the wine, suggests a bottle designed for those seeking a characterful red, structured yet harmonious, with a strong territorial identity.

Territory and wine style

The Taurasi DOCG is one of the most prestigious denominations in Campania and represents one of the peaks of Aglianico in red form. In this label, the territory translates into a wine with a complex, solid, and deep profile, where the maturity of the fruit meets the mineral and spicy components typical of the denomination. Michele Perillo interprets Taurasi with a rigorous and authoritative style, creating a red that prioritizes balance, tasting continuity, and evolutionary capacity.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a luminous and compact garnet red, a sign of a mature wine but still vibrant in color. The bouquet is wide, intense, and complex, with hints of plum, strawberry jam, peony, cherry, thyme, orange, cigar, and leather, supported by a clear mineral and spicy imprint. On the palate, the wine is flavorful and balanced, with alcohol, acidity, and tannin in perfect synergy. The structure is significant yet composed, freshness keeps the sip dynamic, and the finish leaves a long, elegant, and persistent sensation.

Recommended pairings

This Taurasi Quindicianni DOCG 2005 Riserva pairs naturally with structured and flavorful dishes of Italian cuisine. It is ideal with roasted or braised red meats, game, lamb, wild game, and long-cooked sauced preparations. Excellent also with aged and flavorful cheeses, where tannin and aromatic complexity find a perfect match. For those who enjoy more traditional pairings, it can also accompany rich and important first courses, such as pasta with ragù or meat sauces.

Serving temperature

The ideal temperature to enhance this wine is 12-14°C. If the bottle has been stored for a long time, it may be useful to open it a little in advance to allow the wine to settle in the glass and release its aromatic profile with greater precision. A wide glass helps capture its nuances, complexity, and finish.

Why buy it

Choosing the Taurasi Quindicianni DOCG 2005 Riserva by Michele Perillo means bringing to the table an important red, capable of directly narrating the strength of Aglianico and the charm of the Campanian territory. It is a wine for special occasions, but also a refined choice for those wishing to buy wine online and looking for an authoritative, coherent label suitable for rich cuisine. Elegance, structure, and identity make it a bottle of great interest for enthusiasts and collectors.