About this product
Benchmark Taurasi Riserva from old-vine Aglianico on volcanic soils; black cherry, tar, iron, licorice and powerful tannins; needs a decade to open; ages 30+ years.
Pairing intelligence
complement
Aglianico's iron and tar align with braised veal; gremolata echoes wine's citrus lift.
classic
main
complement
Classic red wine and steak; Aglianico's structure grips beef fat; tannins grip char.
classic
main
complement
Game tannin alignment; tar and iron match boar's earthy richness; pasta bridges.
established
main
complement
Taurasi's tannins soften against hard cheese; truffle honey bridges tar and iron notes.
suggested
cheese