This wine is called Bicento because it was born from 200 year old vines. The name Bicento, in fact, literally means twice 100.
Awards
| Name | Bicento – Irpinia Campi Taurasini Doc |
| Appellation | Denomination of origin controlled |
| Region | Campania |
| Grape variety | 100% Aglianico of Taurasi |
| Training system | Trellis system with spurred cordon |
| Soil composition | Volcanic soil |
| Period of harvest | End of October |
| Winemaking | The grapes are harvested by hand and transported in small
Boxes of 20 kg. They are subject to light pressing, maceration for about 20 days in steel silos, which are subject to the process of alcooholic fermentation. At the end of fermentation, the wine is separated from grape skins and refine in new French oak barrels of 225 hl for 12 to 18 months |
| Fining | French oak barrel for 18 months |
| Alcohol degree | 14 % vol |
| Food matching | Wine goes with red meat dishes, game, aged cheeses, dishes prepared with meat sauce |
| Serving temperature | 18° c |
| Wine characteristics | Well structured on the palate, plums, chocolate, currant,
Blackberries, cherries and spices |
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