Technical details
Vinification & maturation
45‑day macerationlow‑temp stainless steel fermentationindigenous yeastshand‑harvested≈28‑month total agingoak barrel agingstainless steel aging
Grapes
Aglianico
Producer
Contrade di Taurasi
Italy
Founded by the Lonardo family in 1998, Contrade di Taurasi is a family-owned estate in Campania led by Enza and Daniele Lonardo. Its vineyards lie on volcanic soils and are cultivated organically, although no formal certification is mentioned. Estate-grown grapes are fermented with native yeasts, producing limited, handcrafted wines that emphasize terroir and sustainable practices.