CANTINE I FAVATI IRPINIA CAMPI TAURASINI CRETAROSSA 2017

CANTINE I FAVATI IRPINIA CAMPI TAURASINI CRETAROSSA 2017Irpinia's clay heavy soils, stretched across volcanic hills east of Naples at 450500 meters elevation, are among southern Italy's most compelling addresses for Aglianico and the Cretarossa vineyard in Venticano San Mango sits squarely at that center. The Favati family, farming here since the early 1900s, ferments this 100% Aglianico in stainless steel, then ages it 12 months in French oak barrique before extended bottle aging prior to release. The

Irpinia's clay-heavy soils, stretched across volcanic hills east of Naples at 450–500 meters elevation, are among southern Italy's most compelling addresses for Aglianico — and the Cretarossa vineyard in Venticano-San Mango sits squarely at that center. The Favati family, farming here since the early 1900s, ferments this 100% Aglianico in stainless steel, then ages it 12 months in French oak barrique before extended bottle aging prior to release. The result: deep garnet, black pepper, dark cherry, anise, and oak spice, with robust acidity and firm tannins that stay dry throughout.