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Caggiano Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti

Taurasi, Italy
Caggiano's flagship single-vineyard Taurasi from Macchia dei Goti; concentrated and powerful Aglianico with extraordinary tannic depth, dark cherry, tar, violets, and 20+ year aging potential. A modern benchmark for the DOCG.
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The Campanian Sunday table centrepiece: Neapolitan ragù's deep meat sauce and Taurasi are the region's great pairing
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Pork belly's fat richness with aromatic herbs is tamed by Taurasi's firm tannin; fennel adds anise notes that complement the wine's tar
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Lamb's fat is structured by Taurasi's tannin; olive's savouriness mirrors the wine's mineral depth while lemon lifts the finish
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Smoked cheese and cured meat create layers of savouriness that bridge Taurasi's complexity; roasted pepper sweetness balances the tannin
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