Vesevo Ensis Taurasi DOCG

Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were carefully hand-selected before being fully destemmed and gently crushed. The fruit underwent a maceration period of 20-25 days at a controlled temperature between 26-28°C to extract colour and additional flavour. The wine was then aged in a selection of 225L French oak barriques for 16 months before continuing its maturation process in bottle prior to release.

Vesevo is situated in the Irpinian hills of Campania. Known as the ‘Switzerland of the South’, this is one of Italy’s most exciting wine-producing areas. The vineyards, planted between 450 and 700 metres above sea level, are subjected to a constant cool breeze that blows off the Bay of Naples. Over the centuries, this same breeze has blown volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius inland, giving the soil here a poor, volcanic character.

Winemaker Antonio Melone carries the flavours obtained in the vineyard into the winery. The Aglianico hails from the warmer area of Benevento and offers a fine, affordable example of one of Italy’s greatest grapes.

The whites are fermented at lower ‘New Zealand-esque’ temperatures (13 – 14°C), resulting in purer flavours being captured. The Falanghina shows delicate perfumes of white flowers with mineral notes to complement the full, ripe palate.