Piedirosso del Vesuvio 'VIPT' Cantine Olivella 2024
Unusual grapesThe Piedirosso from Vesuvio 'VIPT' by Cantine Olivella is a red wine from Campania made from Piedirosso from the oldest vines of the winery. Soft, intense, and rich on the palate, the sip is supported by velvety tannins and a long, enveloping finish, while on the nose, the notes of berries and plum are accompanied by soft peppery and spicy nuances. A must-try with a mixed meat grill!
The Piedirosso del Vesuvio “VIPT” wine from Cantine Olivella is a splendid version of this ancient indigenous grape variety, which in recent years has won over many enthusiasts in search of elegant reds, not too powerful and structured. Of a beautiful lively ruby red color with slight purple reflections, it reveals floral scents, aromas of red currant, raspberry, wild strawberries, ripe cherry, red-fleshed plum, delicate spicy sensations, and aromatic herbs of the Mediterranean scrub. Of medium structure and characterized by a light and subtle tannic texture, it presents fruity aromas juicy and crunchy on the palate. The finish is very fresh, persistent, and savory.
They express themselves at high qualitative levels, offering sincere and authentic wines. The Piedirosso grapes are cultivated with great care and attention. The harvest takes place at full maturity, and the best selected bunches in the vineyard are sent for fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with a skin maceration for 10 days. Before proceeding to bottling, the wine matures for 10 months in steel tanks.
The Piedirosso del Vesuvio “VIPT” wine from Cantine Olivella is a splendid version of this ancient indigenous grape variety, which in recent years has won over many enthusiasts in search of elegant reds that are not too powerful and structured. It has a beautiful bright ruby red color with slight purple reflections, revealing floral aromas, notes of red currant, raspberry, wild strawberries, ripe cherry, red-fleshed plum, delicate spicy sensations, and aromatic herbs from the Mediterranean scrub. Of medium structure and characterized by a light and subtle tannic texture, it presents juicy and crunchy fruity aromas on the palate. The finish is very fresh, persistent, and savory.