Onn’Antò DOC Riserva Falerno del Massico – Bold Southern Italian Red Wine (75cl)
Price range: £32.50 through £191.95
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| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Bottle Quantity | 1, 6, 12 |
A Robust and Elegant Red from Campania
Experience the depth and character of Onn’Antò DOC 2015 Riserva Falerno del Massico, a distinguished red wine from the Campania region of Southern Italy. Crafted by Azienda Agricola Nugnes, this wine is a blend of Aglianico, Piedirosso, and Primitivo grapes, offering a harmonious balance of fruit, spice, and structure.
Tasting Notes:
- Colour: Deep ruby red with garnet reflections
- Aroma: Aromas of ripe red berries, plum, and subtle oak nuances
- Palate: Full-bodied with velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a lingering finish featuring notes of dark fruit and spice
Serving Suggestions:
- Temperature: Best served at 18–20°C
- Pairings: Complements grilled meats, hearty pasta dishes, and aged cheeses
Product Details:
- Volume: 75cl
- Alcohol Content: Approximately 14.5%
- Region: Campania, Italy
- Grape Variety: 70% Aglianico, 20% Piedirosso, 10% Primitivo
- Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperature
- Aging: 24 months in French oak barriques, followed by 18 months in bottle
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What makes Onn’Antò DOC Riserva Falerno del Massico a distinctive red from Southern Italy?
This wine hails from Campania, a historic region renowned for robust reds. Onn’Antò blends 70% Aglianico, 20% Piedirosso, and 10% Primitivo grapes, aged 24 months in French oak barriques and 18 months in bottle, delivering a deep ruby colour with garnet hues and a complex nose of ripe red berries, plum, and subtle oak nuances.
How does Onn’Antò Riserva Falerno del Massico taste and what should I expect on the palate?
Expect a full-bodied wine with velvety tannins and balanced acidity. The palate reveals a harmonious interplay of dark fruit and spice, culminating in a lingering, elegant finish that perfectly reflects its Southern Italian heritage.
What traditional foods pair best with this Campanian red?
Onn’Antò complements grilled meats like lamb or beef, hearty tomato-based pasta dishes such as ragù, and aged cheeses like Pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano. Its rich structure and spice make it a superb match for these robust Mediterranean flavours.
Is there an interesting historical or regional story behind this wine?
Indeed. Falerno del Massico is one of Italy’s oldest DOCs, tracing back to Ancient Roman times when Falernian wines were celebrated for their quality. The winemakers here have refined traditional blends of native grapes like Aglianico, capturing centuries of local expertise that marry perfectly with Campania’s culinary heritage.