Rivera Cappellaccio Aglianico 2010

Rivera Cappellaccio Aglianico 2010

Rivera, 0,75 l - 13.50%
100% Aglianico

HK$ 150.00
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Apulia - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Rivera Cappellaccio Aglianico 2010
"Cappellaccio" expresses the full potential of Aglianico grown on the limestone hills of the DOC Castel del Monte. Its important structure is refined from aging in French oak for 12 months, balanced by fresh acidity typical of the variety. Its elegant bouquet, harmonious and complex make it suitable to accompany savory meat and mature cheeses. Serve at cellar temperature.

Colour

Dense garnet-red.

Bouquet

Multi-layered bouquet of ripe wild red berry fruit, leather, pipe tobacco and spice.

Flavour

Rich palate, austere, very lengthy and well-balanced.

Pairing

Pasta dishes with savoury sauces, fullflavoured roasts, small game, and cheeses.

Meat
Game
Cheese

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Features

Name Rivera Cappellaccio Aglianico 2010
Type Red still
Classification DOC Castel del Monte Aglianico Riserva
Year 2010
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Aglianico
Country Italy
Region Apulia
Origin Andria (BT)
Climate Altitude: 220 m. a.s.l.
Yield per hectare 90-100 q/ha
Harvest Grapes are picked in mid-October.
Fermentation period 12-14 days
Vinification The grapes macerate for 12-14 days in stainless steel, with frequent pumpovers to maximize aroma and colour extraction and, at the same time, to soften tannins.
Ageing The wine matures for 12 months 50%in French oak barriques of different ages and 50% in 50-hl Slavonian oak botti to gain a great balance without becoming oaky. The wine is not cold stabilised before bottling. A further year in glass allows its varietal characteristics to fully develop.
Total acidity 5.65 gr/L
pH 3.43
Residual sugars 1.60 gr/L
Production year 50,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Pasta dishes with savoury sauces, fullflavoured roasts, small game, and cheeses.

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Vintage

Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2010
Robert Parker
91/100 
2010
Wine Spectator
89/100 
2010
xtraWine
89/100 
2010
James Suckling
91/100 
2017
James Suckling
91/100 
2016
Gambero Rosso
 
2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting 2015
Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2015
Vinous
91/100 
2015
James Suckling
91/100 
2013
James Suckling
89/100 
2012
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