Casavecchia di Pontelatone
Wine · PDO · 8 municipalities
Established in 2011, the Casavecchia di Pontelatone DOC protects a highly specialized red wine denomination in Campania. Centered around eight municipalities, including Caiazzo and Castel Campagnano, this appellation distinguishes itself by requiring a minimum of 85% of the rare Casavecchia grape. Both the standard rosso and the riserva styles share this exact ampelographic base but are differentiated by strict aging schedules that must commence precisely on November 1st of the harvest year. For the basic rosso, this requires 24 months of aging, including at least 12 months in wood. To maintain its specific identity, producers must bottle the wine in dark glass Bordeaux-shape bottles up to five liters, sealed exclusively with cork.
The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense ruby red, tending to garnet with aging
- Taste
- dry, savory, appropriately tannic, smooth and full-bodied
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Casavecchia di Pontelatone produced?
- Casavecchia di Pontelatone is produced in 8 municipalities in Campania, Italy: Caiazzo, Castel Campagnano, Castel di Sasso, Formicola and more.
- What grape is Casavecchia di Pontelatone made from?
- Casavecchia di Pontelatone is made from Casavecchia (min 85%), altri vitigni a bacca rossa non aromatici idonei alla Regione Campania.
- How long must Casavecchia di Pontelatone age?
- Casavecchia di Pontelatone must age at least 24 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Casavecchia di Pontelatone?
- The minimum alcohol content of Casavecchia di Pontelatone is 11.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.