Danimi - 'Meravia', Aglianico, Campania, Italy (2018)

TASTING NOTES

Delicate nose with aromas of red fruits such as blackberry, black cherry, mature prune and liquorice. Dense mouthfeel and smooth with soft fruits flavour

Vineyards: 15/20 years old
Soil: mainly clay at 400 - 550 meters above sea level
Planting: approx. 4,000 vines per hectare
Winemaking: small batches, cold maceration, 6 months in oak barrels, 10-12 months in bottle

The name Meravia therefore equates figuratively to indicate the road that leads to good, authentic wine.

The name Danimi is comprised of the names of  founder Ciro Urciuolo’s three children; David, Nick, and Michela.  The Urciuolo brothers sold their first vintage in 1996 from grapes grown on land where their family had raised chestnut trees for generations in the foothills of Mount Faliesi. The wines are an excellent expression of ancient varietals of the region, and the new brand represents the next generation of the family.

The winery is located in a part of Campania known as Irpinia, and the vineyards for the Danimi brand are scattered throughout Irpinia, and also in Puglia, where the Mediterranean climate and choice terroirs make for wines of excellent character. The Urciuolo family has proven their dedication to the indigenous grapes of the region, and to high quality production, which has earned them recognition and outstanding reviews.