Tasting Notes

Aglianico is deep, intense ruby purple in color. This hearty red wine has rich aromas of black fruit such as blackcurrants and blackberries along with spicy notes of cocoa and smoke. The tannins are ripe, soft and make for a long, full-bodied texture yet balanced by good acidity which gives it a true sense of finesse (velvet). This robust red is a perfect match with grilled or braised red meat, osso buco, hearty legume-based soups and medium-aged herbed cheeses.

Aglianico from Campania is sometimes called ‘the Barolo of the South, not because it tastes like Barolo but because it is age-worthy and regal like Barolo. Brought to the region by the Greeks as far back as 800 BC, Aglianico thrives on the volcanic soils of Campania.

The name ‘Red Velvet’ was chosen to represent the deep color of  aglianico and the organoleptic characteristics of the wine, soft and smooth on the palate as velvet is to the touch.

Aglianico Beneventano Red Velvet replaces the Aglianico Irpinia.

– 2017 rated 89 Vinous, 97 LM

Winery	Nativ
Region	Campania
Varietal	100% Aglianico
Location of Vineyards	Paternopoli
Altitude	450 meters above sea level, on hillside
Soil	Predominantly volcanic, clay-limestone hilly soils, rich in minerals
Type of Cultivation	New vineyards, trellis system with spurred cordon
Vinification	Pre-maceration of the skins for approx 20 days, fermentation with starter of selected yeasts. Malolactic fermentation carried out.
Aging	In stainless steel, with only a brief ageing in barrique.
Alcohol Content	13.5%
Oenologist	Mario Ercolino