FUOCOALLEGRO - Vesuvius DOP Piedirosso

100% Piedirosso, guyot, ungrafted. Piediriosso is a black grape variety, with a large, pyramidal cluster, with evident, semi-loose wings. It has a medium-sized, subspheroidal grape with a regular shape and cross-section; an intense purplish red skin, pruinose, thick and almost leathery.

The vinification takes place with manual selection of the grapes, de-stemming and cryomaceration for up to 48 hours, fermentation at a controlled temperature for about 12 days. Aging takes place in amphora and large French oak barrels for 12 months, rests another 2 months in the bottle. The tasting notes refer to an intense ruby red wine with purple hues, floral and fruity with hints of geraniums, undergrowth and small ripe red fruits, with tobacco, spices and volcanic notes. Round and balanced, with velvety tannins and a nice long finish.

Serving temperature: 14-16 ° C.

The winery is one with the family home: built below it, it benefits from the specificity of the volcanic rock of the last great eruption of Vesuvius, allowing a temperature and humidity that is naturally favorable for winemaking.

In this place, you can get to the heart of production, discover its secrets, follow step by step the slow and meticulous processes that lead from the grape to the wine ready for the bottle.

Here, day after day, this cycle is renewed, skilfully mixing the tradition of “making” acquired over time and the most advanced production technologies, such as winemaking systems with steel tanks, large French oak barrels and tonneaux.

The structure is the nerve center of the company activity, in perfect dialogue with the vineyards surrounding the house and the space dedicated to welcoming wine lovers.