Bosco Sant'Agnese “Federiciano” Piedirosso Benevento IGP (2021)

THE GRAPE
Piedirosso 
 

THE WINE 
Piedirosso is unique in that it never reaches high alcohol levels. It undergoes a 15-day maceration on the skins, followed by gentle pressing to extract the juice, and is vinified in stainless steel. This dark red wine offers aromas of small red fruits on the nose, with a pleasant acidity and fine tannins on the palate, which can further improve with ageing in the bottle.


But for the curious ...
Piedirosso is an ancient, black-skinned grape variety native to Campania, Italy. Known as "red feet" due to its unique, dove-foot-like russet-coloured stem, is grown in several DOC areas in Campania, including Taburno, Campo Flegrei, Capri, Amalfi Coast, Falerno del Massico, Ischia, Penisola Sorrentina, Sannio, and Vesuvio.Piedirosso is a versatile grape that enriches blends with its softness and complexity, offering a unique taste profile influenced by Campania's volcanic terroir.