Stilla Maris

Producer:
Tenuta Scuotto
Region:
Campania
Grape:
Aglianico di Taurasi
Classification:
IGT
Vintage:
2012
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine made from native Campania grape Aglianico di Taurasi. A unique release of Aglianico made only in the best vintages, in total there is only 1280 bottles of the vintage 2012. The pearl in the crown for Tentuta Scuotto, the result of rigorous selection of grapes, careful fermentation and ageing, appealing by elegant label and the name „Stilla Maris”, meaning sea drop. The producers say it is “like a sea drop emerging from the most rigorous selection”. The quintessence of Scuotto’s winemaking, very original and carefully made, but above all originating from perfectly run vineyards.

Details

Color: intense ruby red with violet hues.

Aroma: rich, complex, notes of blackberry, cherry, plum, forest fruits.

Flavor: dry, warm, velvety, long lingering aftertaste.

Food matching: excellent with meat dishes, roast and grilled meats, seasoned cheeses.

Serving temperature: 16°/18°C

Alcohol content: 13,5%.

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