Nativ Eremo San Quirico
Nativ Eremo San Quirico
Important red wine whose vines grow on volcanic soils on the hills of Taurasi. The name of our wine comes from the place where once the horses grazed into the wild, and where the remains of the hermitage of San Quirico.
Wine at a glance:
- Red
- Southern Italy
- Aglianico
- Full Bodied
- 15.0
- Slight oak flavour
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Product Profile
Nativ Srl, was born in the heart of Irpinia, in Southern Italy, by oenoligist Dr. Mario Ercolino and food scientist Dr. Roberta Pirone. Their aim was to work closely with growers to create excellent expressions of the local wines.
The name Nativ was chosen to illustrate this dedication to local specialisms.
Founded in 2008, the company makes the typical wines of Southern Italy including Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, Falanghina, Aglianico and Aglianico of Taurasi. They have a range of owned vineyards but also work with local growers to make sure grape quality is high
Winemaking
The 100% Aglianico grapes are harvested by hand and transported in small boxes of 20 kg. They are subject to light pressing, maceration for about 20 days in steel silos, before fermentation. The wine then ages in new French oak barrels of 225 hl for 12 to 18 months.
Tasting Note
Deep coloured, intense in dark fruit flavour, strong tannins and relatively high in acidity. Notes of damson and dark berry fruits, a smoky, mineral, volcanic element with bitter chocolate, peppery spice and a balsamic note.