Taurasi Vigna Cinque Querce Reserve 2006 DOCG Salvatore Molettieri

Taurasi Vigna Cinque Querce Riserva 2006: the intense elegance of Salvatore Molettieri

Taurasi Vigna Cinque Querce Riserva 2006 DOCG by Salvatore Molettieri is a great red wine from Campania made from 100% Aglianico, an authentic expression of a territory suited for deep, structured, and long-lived wines. Born from a selected cru and designed to offer a rich and rigorous interpretation of the denomination, this label combines concentration, complexity, and a stylistic maturity that makes it ideal for those seeking an important wine for tasting or high-profile gastronomic pairing.

Territory and wine style

The wine comes from Montemarano, one of the most appreciated areas for Aglianico in Irpinia, and is produced from vineyards located at 550/600 meters above sea level, on clay-limestone soils. The South-East exposure and the manual harvest in crates, carried out between early and mid-November, indicate a search for balance and full ripening of the grapes. The long maturation in barriques and large oak barrels, followed by bottle aging, helps define a solid, complex, and well-integrated style, typical of great Taurasi Riserva.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents an impenetrable color, deep ruby with slight garnet reflections. On the nose, it offers an immediate and articulated impact, with hints of morello cherry, plum jam, spices, and toasted notes. On the palate, it is full and enveloping, supported by good softness and a lively acidity that lightens its structure. The tannins are elegant and well-present, while the finish is long and persistent, with returns of ripe fruit, coffee, and cocoa. It is a red wine of great personality, capable of expressing depth and finesse together.

Recommended pairings

The Taurasi Vigna Cinque Querce Riserva 2006 shines with rich and structured dishes: braised meats, stews, game, significant roasts, and preparations with a flavorful base. It also pairs naturally with aged hard or stretched cheeses, thanks to its combination of body, freshness, and tannin. It is a wine that enhances traditional Italian cuisine, especially on occasions when a authoritative and memorable pairing is desired.

Serving temperature

To best appreciate the Taurasi Vigna Cinque Querce Riserva 2006, the ideal temperature is between 18 and 20 °C. If the bottle has been stored for a long time, a brief oxygenation before serving may be beneficial to promote the opening of the bouquet and the harmony of the sip.

Why buy it

Choosing this wine means bringing to the table a Taurasi of great character, crafted by a historic winery and built on a credible balance between power, elegance, and depth. It is a bottle suitable for those seeking an important Italian red, capable of accompanying special moments and expressing the personality of Aglianico in a mature, complex, and gastronomic version.