# Ceraso Aglianico Paestum IGT (2022)

- **Producer:** Azienda Agricola San Salvatore 1988
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Aglianico 100%
- **Region:** Campania, Italy
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €21
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, black plum, cranberry, violet, lavender, wild berry, baked berry, Bing cherry, orange peel, crunchy black fruit, dried herbs, cinnamon, chili pepper, rosemary, black tea leaves, leather, tobacco, balsamic, earth, stone dust, sanguine tang of carpaccio

## About this wine

Ceraso Aglianico Paestum IGT is a 100% Aglianico red wine from Azienda Agricola San Salvatore 1988, produced in the Paestum IGT appellation within Campania's Cilento National Park. The estate practices organic and biodynamic farming, emphasizing sustainability and biodiversity. The 2022 vintage is noted for its vibrant acidity and fresh character, reflecting the unique terroir and the producer's commitment to natural winemaking.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are located in the Cilento National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- The estate uses biodynamic preparations and focuses on soil fertility.
- San Salvatore powers its operations with an on-site photovoltaic plant.
- Water buffalo are integrated into the estate's biodynamic cycle for fertilizer production.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body, vibrant acidity, and smooth tannins make it a versatile partner for rich and flavorful dishes. Acidity cuts through the richness of meats and cheeses, while tannins bind with proteins, softening the wine and cleansing the palate. Herbal notes in the wine can echo those in the food, creating harmonious pairings.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Ceraso Aglianico begins with hand-harvested Aglianico grapes. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and fruit character. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in large oak barrels to develop complexity and integrate flavors. The estate's commitment to organic and biodynamic farming is central to their winemaking philosophy, aiming for a pure expression of the grape and its origin.