2021 Antonio Caggiano Salae Domini Irpinia Campi Taurasini

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2021 Antonio Caggiano Salae Domini Irpinia Campi Taurasini
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A delicious full bodied Aglianico wine this Salae Domini Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOC from the Italian top winery Antonio Caggiano from Campania . The vineyards in Taurasi where this beautiful wine comes from are located at about 350 meters above sea level and are surrounded by an atmosphere of folklore, ancient traditions, historic architecture and religion. The city of Taurasi has a historic city center with amazing architectural feats and ancient art pieces. Old churches and chapels embellish the area with its many folkloric festivals and traditions. Taurasi is an important wine center for the region. The soil of the vineyards is a mixture of clay and limestone. The grapes for this wine are always harvested quite late in the season, at the end of October / beginning of November. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, always at a controlled temperature. The wine ages in French oak barrels from the Troncai, Allier and Vosges areas for a period of about 8 to 10 months, depending on the grapes.

The wine has a deep ruby red color and a wonderfully fruity scent. A strong red wine with delicious herbs, roasted nuts and a fine light touch of licorice and tar. The wine is nicely balanced, velvety and delicate in the mouth and has a high concentration of beautifully ripe tannins.

FACT: In the Tab: Appendix you will find the official fact sheet of this fine wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount.

Specifications

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Type of Wine Red
Country Italy
Region Campania
Appellation Taurasi
Winery Antonio Caggiano
Grape Aglianico
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2021
Drinking as of 2023
Drinking till 2032
Alcohol % 14
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 93
James Suckling rating 91
Vinous rating 93
Tasting Profiles Earthy, Dry, Aged on wood, Mineral, Red fruit, Tannines, Full
Drink moments Barbecue, Met vrienden, Open haard

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Antonio Caggiano - the 'Barolo of the South'

The Italian winery Antonio Caggiano is located in the wine region of Campania in the municipality (and also DOCG) of Taurasi. Taurasi is an important wine center for the region and you will also find yourself in an atmosphere of folklore, ancient traditions, historical architecture and religion. The city of Taurasi has a historic city center with amazing architectural masterpieces and ancient art pieces. Old churches and chapels beautify the area with its many folkloric festivals and traditions.

The wines from the spectacular winery Antonio Caggiano are all very special. The top wine is the Taurasi Vina Macchia dei Goti, also known as the 'Barolo of the South'. Furthermore, the winery makes the beautiful Fiano di Avelino and Greco di Tufo, from the 2 most typical white grapes from the Campania. Both wines are named after distant places that Caggiono visited as a photographer. The winery makes 3 different DOCGs and only a few copy them. The Macchia was voted best red Aglianico wine in the New York Times and we totally agree.

History

The winery founder, Antonio Caggiano, is quirky and outgoing. In addition to being a winemaker, he has been a passionate and enthusiastic photographer who has traveled all over the world for years. From the cold of the Artic countries to the African desert, from the United States to South America and finally to the old family vineyard (Salae Domini) to work on the realization of his winery founded in 1990. Driven by an irresistible desire to give a voice to the history & traditions of his beloved Taurasi, Antonio decided to start his own winery.

The winery has beautiful cellars with numerous fascinating small tunnels, built and designed by Antonio, who is also an architect. These cellars are not only the place where barriques, bottles and barrels are kept, but they also represent a real museum of wine growing. In every corner, on every wall and in the multiple recesses in the stone walls, the typical tools and objects used by winemakers can be admired. In addition to the tools and vessels, there is a variety of wood, glass and stone artwork, some of which were created by Antonio himself and others received as gifts from artist friends.

Antonio started this winery partly for his own pleasure, and partly for the challenge. Not only to rediscover the aromas and flavors previously lost in Taurasi wine, but also to create a small museum of farming tools used in the past. The winery has a modern technical structure with an authentic style. Visitors are welcome to wander through the cellars, giving the impression of a mysterious underground land made between walls of large stones, arches and vaults. These great cellars are therefore one of the distinguishing features of this winery.

The company is currently run by Antonio's son Giuseppe. Giuseppe, helped by his father and thanks to meticulous and passionate hard work in the vineyard and winery, has contributed to achieving a quality, distinctive style that has marked winery Antonio Caggiano as one of the best representatives of Irpinia wines.

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Customer Reviews

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echt wijn
Review by bram
Elegantie ten top. Rood fris fruit, goede acidity. Ik kende de duurde Goti al maar dit is prijs in ogenschouw nemende ook fantastisch.
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Juweeltje
Review by Dirk V.
Stukje voordeliger dan de Caggiano Goti maar wat mij betreft niet een stukje minder. Een fraaie Aglianico met bersjes, framboos en zeer plezierige zuurgraad met beetje korrilige tannines. De volgende dag overige gedeelte van de fles op en vonden we toen nog fraaier
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Attachments

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2021 Antonio Caggiano Fiano di Avellino Riserva Vigna Isca
Cantine Antonio Caggiano Mel Vino Bianco Dolce Passito
2022 Antonio Caggiano Devon Greco di Tufo
2018 Antonio Caggiano Vigna Taurasi Macchia dei Goti