{"product_id":"2018-quintodecimo-terra-declano-aglianico-irpinia","title":"2018 Quintodecimo Terra d'Eclano Aglianico Irpinia","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Top Aglianico” ~94 Points, James Suckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Extremely Captivating” ~93 Points, WinesCritic.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenchmark winery in So. Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeductive \u0026amp; Elegant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-justify\"\u003eAbout the Wine \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Aglianico is primed for discovery by those seeking distinctive, full-bodied reds with a depth of flavor, vibrant tension, and age-ability.” ~Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuintodecimo is the dream of a lifetime for Luigi Moio. Luigi's history in the world of wine began before he was born thanks to the fact that his father was a renowned winegrower from the Campania region. Luigi decided to enter the world of wine at a very young age and as expected, \u003cstrong\u003ehe studied enology in Italy, with a master's degree in Agricultural Sciences and a doctorate and many years of experience in Burgundy.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuintodecimo winery is located in the heart of Campania, the region where the \u003cstrong\u003elargest production of Aglianico in the world is found.\u003c\/strong\u003e Campania is a magical region in southern Italy, where you’ll find amazing natural landscapes like Mount Vesuvius and world heritage sites like Pompeii.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terroir that makes up Quintodecimo is ideal for the vine, especially for the perfect development of the Aglianico grape. The \u003cstrong\u003eclimate benefits from its proximity to the Apennine Mountain range\u003c\/strong\u003e, which translates into abundant rainfall and extreme temperatures. The Quintodecimo vineyard is \u003cstrong\u003emanaged with responsible viticulture that respects the environment, ecological practices are used in the vineyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounder Luigi Moio says: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA great wine is a perfect mix between poetry and science, between the imponderable and the measurable. It is essentially beautiful, a work of art.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e And 2018 Quintodecimo Terra d'Eclano Aglianico Irpinia is the representation of this quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis amazing 100% Aglianico is a seductive and elegant wine with complex aromas of red berries, licorice, and coffee. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a perfect example of a powerful, well-structured, age-worthy Aglianico.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAging: For 12 months in oak barrels (1\/3 new oak.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% Aglianico. Seductive and elegant, with complex aromas of red fruits, plum, licorice, and coffee. The flavor is persistent with mineral, balsamic and spicy notes. Good structure on the palate, with soft and velvety tannins. It shows an extraordinary aging potential. Pair this wine with meat like brisket, smoked pork, or BBQ beef; cheeses like Pecorino or Provolone; or grilled Portobello. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A full-bodied and finely wrought Aglianico here, with loads of ripe plums, along with light tar and thick, almost chocolatey notes. Fully integrated tannins and a long, controlled finish. \u003cstrong\u003eLots of flavors. Top Aglianico.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink or hold.” ~94 Points, James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely captivating\u003c\/strong\u003e in the main profile alternating notes of lavender, blueberry juice, agapanthus flowers, jasmine, and lime. In the background, the elegance is revealed with nuances of wet violets and plums. Medium-full body, \u003cstrong\u003eperfectly ripe and well-polished tannins, and a\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003egraceful and well-designed finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Drink now.” ~93 Points, WinesCritic.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintodecimo Terra dEclano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700130648299,"sku":"QTEAI18","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2018QuintodecimoTerrad_EclanoAglianicoIrpinia.jpg?v=1656252082","url":"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/products\/2018-quintodecimo-terra-declano-aglianico-irpinia","provider":"BigHammerWines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}