Sphaeranera in Anfora I Cacciagalli 2019

The "Sphaeranera" in Amphora I Cacciagalli is a wine that strikes for integrity and tension, as well as one of the most credible testimonies of Pallagrello Nero. We cannot deny that, especially in recent years, the concept of territoriality or territorial adherence in the world of wine has been somewhat abused and mistreated, but we certainly cannot say the same about the liquids bottled by Marco and Diana in that of Teano. 9 hectares of vineyard, cultivated with simple and straightforward intentions, namely to respect territory, biodiversity and local native varieties, such as Pallagrello Nero, Aglianico, Falanghina and Fiano. All the wines have in common great purity, as well as a certain austerity that, however, never flows into dumbness but rather consolidates the idea of granitic and cohesive liquids. Very centred and deep bottles at a more than reasonable price.

The red "Sphaeranera" I Cacciagalli is made from pure Pallagrello Nero grapes, grown on volcanic soils rich in limestone and sand, and following the dictates of organic farming with some biodynamic precepts. In the cellar, spontaneous alcoholic fermentations and long macerations on the skins are carried on consistently without the liquid being filtered or clarified. Maturation in terracotta amphorae for 8 months.

"Sphaeranera" wine peeps into the goblet with dark, impenetrable red robes. Dark-hued nose, visceral but never rustic, made of blueberries, earth, vinous hints and violets. Pulsating and vital, it is on tasting, however, that the wine conquers throughout, with a sculpted but unforced physiognomy. Rushing freshness, saline momentum, sculpted tannin: a delight! Impossible not to think of it from the perspective of gastronomic pairings, such as red meat in almost all its declinations also by virtue of a not indifferent taste persistence.