Colle Rotondella Piedirosso Campi Flegrei DOC 2018
Cellar: Cantine Astroni.
Grape variety: 100% Piedirosso.
Production area: Camaldoli, Astroni, Campania.
Vinification technique: The maceration and alcoholic fermentation take place in steel. The duration of the maceration is variable while the alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature between 22 ° – 26 ° C for 15 days.
Maturation and Aging: 4 months in steel tanks on the fine lees.
Temperature of Service: 14-16 ° C.
Alcohol By Volume: 12.5% vol.
The Winery
The Cantoni Astroni are a unique testimony of the “metropolitan” viticulture of Naples. The project came to life by the will of the Varchetta family in 1891. With a history spanning over four generations, the family founded the current Cantine Astroni company in 1999, located on the outer slopes of the Astroni crater between Naples and Pozzuoli. The focus of the company is mainly on the native grapes of this area such Falanghina and Piedirosso dei Campi Flegrei. In recent years, the company has been carrying out a great deal of conversion and protection of the territory. The primary objective is the continuous search for the unexpressed potential of Falanghina and Piedirosso dei Campi Flegrei.
The Wine
The Colle Rotondella Piedirosso Campi Flegrei DOC 2018 wine is very clear. The color is a ruby red with violet reflections. The nose is rather intense, rather complex with a bouquet reminiscent of hints of violet and red fruits such as red currants and cherries. The entry into the mouth is intense, fresh, rather savory, the tannin and soft sensations are present but not intrusive. Colle Rotondella Piedirosso Campi Flegrei DOC 2018 is an average structured wine, certainly ready to drink, with a medium persistence in the mouth.
Foods in pairing: Perfect wine both alone as an aperitif, and with cold cuts, meat soups and grilled mushrooms.
Cigars in pairing: Liga Privada n.9 Oscuro, Quai D’Orsay No.50, Partagas Mille Fleurs, Tornabuoni Nazionale.
Conclusions
Colle Rotondella Piedirosso Campi Flegrei DOC 2018 is an immediate wine, fresh, with a medium aromatic intensity and ready to drink, excellent in pairing with cold cuts, meat soups and grilled mushrooms. To be combined with light-bodied cigars.