2024 Fattoria Pagano Aglianico Campania IGT

2024 Fattoria Pagano – Aglianico Campania IGT — Professional Tasting Notes

Producer & Appellation: Fattoria Pagano – Campania IGT, Italy. Campania harnesses volcanic and clay soils that favor structured red varieties such as Aglianico.

Varietal: 100 % Aglianico, harvested typically in the second/third decade of October indicating full phenolic ripeness.

Vinification & Aging: Traditional fermentation in stainless steel followed by ~10 months in barriques and several months in bottle.

Alcohol: ~13 – 14 % vol (typical range for this wine).

Appearance: Deep ruby-red with subtle violet hues at the rim — youthful saturation that suggests vibrancy and varietal intensity.

Nose: Expressive and fruit-driven with bright notes of wild red and black fruits — cherry, marasca and bramble — seamlessly interwoven with licorice and gentle spice. There is an underlying sense of minerality derived from volcanic soils, enhancing aromatic purity.

Palate: Medium-full body with balanced freshness and structure. The palate opens with generous dark fruit flavours (blackberry, plum) that evolve toward savory accents of spice, earth and light tobacco. Tannins are ripe yet present, providing firm backbone while integrated acidity maintains tension and lift through the finish.

Texture & Length: The wine shows a supple yet structured mouthfeel. Tannins are smooth and well-dimensioned, delivering a savoury finish that is persistent and resonant with fruit and spice echoes.

Overall Profile: This 2024 Aglianico from Fattoria Pagano is an approachable yet structured expression of Aglianico in the Campania IGT context, offering classic varietal traits — rich fruit, balanced acidity and refined tannic structure — at a very accessible quality-to-value ratio.

Food Pairing: Perfect with grilled or roasted red meats, ragù-based pasta, aged cheeses and robust traditional dishes where its fruit intensity and tannic backbone can stand up to hearty flavours.PM 88