Aglianico In Anfora 'Clown Oenologue' Cantina Giardino 2019

Cantina Giardino's "Clown Oenologue" is an extreme and out-of-the-box wine, a vital and uncompromising expression of Aglianico. In the heart of an area as extremely vocated for viticulture as Irpinia, a project arises from friendship and passion. Cantina Giardino is the story of six friends who, availing themselves of the advice of an extraordinary oenologist, such as Antonio Di Gruttola, decide to guard the few remaining uncontaminated Irpinia vineyards, preserving naturalness and life. 7 hectares divided between Fiano, Aglianico and Greco that give life to dissonant but excellent wines, authentic expressions of territory. A must try, at least once.

The red Clown Oenologue comes from pure Aglianico grapes, selected from the oldest vines having an age of about 90-100 years. This is an expression that knows no compromise, even in the winemaking process, so an approach in the vineyard that does not involve the use of chemicals or synthesis corresponds to manual harvesting and fermentation that occurs only through the intervention of indigenous yeasts. Very long maceration, of 28/29 days on the skins, which takes place in terracotta amphorae without the grapes being destemmed. No clarification or filtration, and the addition of sulfur dioxide is non-existent or a few milligrams. Unfiltered.

The Clown Oenologue wine presents itself in the glass with an impenetrable ruby red colour, also due to the absence of filtration. A disorienting and absolutely unusual nose, it explodes vividly of earth, leather, and plums and is constantly recoiled by a perceptible volatile sensation reminiscent of enamel. Histrionic and never tame, tasting the liquid reveals all its character, driven by irrepressible freshness and roaring, sculpted tannins. Long persistence, it is a sensational wine, but not for everyone. To be understood, in no hurry.