By Nativ
Blu Onice Irpinia Aglianico D.O.C.

Description
The name of this wine comes from a vineyard located on the rocky ground next to an old onyx cave near Gesualdo. The stones that are extracted from this cave are yellow and with particular blue streaks that suggested the name Blu Onyx.

Wine Details
Name: Blu Onice Irpinia Aglianico
Appellation: Irpinia DOC
Region: Campania
Grape Variety: 100% Aglianico
Region of Production: Gesualdo
Altitude: 600 meters above sea level
Training System: Trellis system with spurred cordon
Terroir: High rocky hills
Harvest: End of October, beginning of November
Winemaking: Cold pre-maceration. Maceration for about 20 days. Fermentation with starter yeasts. Malolactic fermentation. Fining in barrels.
Fining: First passage in French oak barrels (225 L) for 14 months
Food Pairing: Grilled meats, ripe cheese, and sauce-based dishes
Serving Temperature: 15-18 degrees C
Characteristics: Brilliant red color with spicy taste typical of Maiatica cherry of Taurasi
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Blu Onice 2017
Nativ - Campania
Points: 98
Consistency: 33 - Balance: 33 - Integrity: 32
Winery: Societa agricola Nativ srl
Region: Campania
Type: Red
Category: Aglianico
Tasting date: 27-01-2020
Grape Varieties: Aglianico
Volume of Bottle: 750.00 ml

NATIV AGLIANICO IRPINIA BLU ONICE 2017
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Country: Italy
Region: Campania
Vintage: 2017
Score: 94
You don't notice the sumptuous blackberries and elderberries at first, because they're hiding behind an array of lightly toasted herbs and spices. The full-bodied palate is also more held-back than you might expect, as firm, steely tannins and meandering acidity cut a sleek form. Even so, this is a bold, impressive wine, all the better for its lack of overindulgence. Drink from 2023.