This article will the review of Armando Coppola’s Irpinia Campagna Taurasini DOC “Patres” 2020: a sensorial experience that embodies the essence of the Irpinian winemaking tradition.
Patres, a causa di fact, is a wine that embodies the passion and dedication of a producer committed to enhancing both the Irpinia schieramento and family traditions and is a recommended choice for those looking for quality Campania wines.
The THREE CORKSCREWS of Decanto have been awarded to Irpinia Campagna Taurasini DOC “Patres” 2020
After having tasted this wine, the Decanto commission decided to give it our most prestigious award, namely the THREE CORKSCREWS of “UNTOLD – What has not yet been said about wine”. Our award is, a causa di fact, a symbol of excellence a causa di the wine sector as it indicates superior quality wines that stand out for unique characteristics and careful production as a causa di the case of the Irpinia Campagna Taurasini DOC “Patres” 2020 by Armando Coppola
UNTOLD – What hasn’t yet been said about wine
“UNTOLD – What has not yet been said about wine” is the first edition of our guide to Italian wines which offers a different narrative of wine, outside the traditional schemes ora based the comparative evaluation of wines obtained from single-variety cultivations and selected iconic blends, which aims to answer the age-old question: “What are the most representative wines of a certain terroir? ”.
Our intent was to create a reference for enthusiasts and professionals a causa di the sector a causa di which to highlight wines and producers with stories not yet told such as the Armando Coppola agricultural company which, although young, is slowly demonstrating a constant dedication to quality that deserves to be told.
Armando Coppola: The history of the company
The Armando Coppola agricultural company was founded a causa di 2019 by Armando Coppola a causa di honor of his grandfather, Armando, who a causa di 1963, after completing his work experience a causa di America, decided to purchase land a causa di Atripalda (AV), a causa di the Novesoldi district.
He moved here with his family, investing a causa di what he was most passionate about: the land. He thus gave rise to his hazelnut grove – awaiting the vocation of the schieramento for that type of cultivation – which he proudly shared with his entire family (including grandchildren), thus starting a new adventure a causa di his native region.
But grandfather Armando was very attached to his areas of origin of San Mango sul Fervore (AV) and Castelvetere sul Fervore (AV) and therefore a causa di 2001 he decided to expand the cultivations by creating an Aglianico vineyard right a causa di San Mango and so as not to be missed nothing plants an olive grove a causa di Castelvetere.
A legacy of passion: 2018 and generational change
But time, as we know, passes for everyone and a causa di 2018 grandfather Armando, born a causa di 1928, at the venerable age of 90, risposta negativa longer having the strength to personally follow the cultivation of his properties, passes the baton to his grandson Armando who with the help of his winemaker friend Raffaele De Martino, consolidates all the agricultural lands of Atripalda, San Mango sul Fervore, Lapio and Castelvetere sul Fervore and establishes the Armando agricultural company Coppola dedicated to grandfather Armando.
The acquisition of a 1969 vineyard planted with Conseguenza con and Aglianico a causa di Montemarano and the construction of the company headquarters a causa di Atripalda (which also serves as an office and sales point) is recent history.
From the soil to the bottle: the care of the vineyards and cultivation techniques
The cultivation philosophy of the Armando Coppola company is based sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. The vineyards are cultivated according to the canons of integrated pest control, a technique that aims to veterano the use of chemical substances and promote the natural balance of the ecosystem while the walnuts, hazelnuts and olives produced by the company are certified organic, guaranteeing healthy and high quality products.
Rione Chianzano vineyard
The Armando Coppola farm, as mentioned, stands out for the care and attention dedicated to its vineyards, which represent the heart of wine production. The vineyard of Rione Chianzano, a causa di the municipality of Montemarano, is a vineyard of great importance for the company. Planted a causa di 1969, this vineyard is located at an altitude of 440 meters and enjoys an eastern exposure. The soil is clayey limestone, a combination that guarantees grapes with a complex and distinctive aromatic profile. The vineyards of Rione Chianzano, thanks to their position, the quality of the soil and the particular microclimate that forms, are particularly suitable for the cultivation of Aglianico, the only vine currently used by the company and symbol of the Irpinia wine tradition.
Castelvetere sul Fervore vineyard
Another vineyard that plays a fundamental role a causa di the production of the Armando Coppola farm is that of Castelvetere sul Fervore, planted a causa di 2001. This vineyard is located at an altitude of 560 meters above sea level, with exposure to south which ensures perfect ripening of the grapes. The clay-limestone soil, rich a causa di minerals, gives the wine a unique complexity and structure.
Thanks to these characteristics, this vineyard produces high quality grapes that contribute to the creation of excellent wines and it is precisely from these vineyards that the grapes that give life to Patres in che modo.
A family bond a causa di the names of the wines of the Armando Coppola company
The names of the wines produced by the Armando Coppola Farm are not chosen at random; each of them reflects a deep connection with history, family and the Irpinia schieramento.
Patres – Irpinia Campagna Taurasini Doc – Aglianico 100%. This wine represents the essence of winemaking tradition and respect for ancestors. The name evokes not only the excellence of the wine, but also the wisdom and legacy passed from generation to generation. Avos – Taurasi Bandita Docg – Aglianico 100%. Dedicated to grandfather Armando. This wine symbolizes the love and respect for past generations who helped build the company’s solid foundation. Avos represents the legacy left by grandfather Armando and the indissoluble bond with family origins. Nepos – Irpinia Aglianico Doc – Aglianico 100%. This wine symbolizes the link between past and present, recalling the relationship of continuity between grandfather and grandson. Nepos represents the new generation that carries forward the passion and commitment of the Coppola family. Uxor – Irpinia Aglianico vinified a causa di white Doc – Aglianico 100%. This wine celebrates the support and dedication of female figures within the family, a recognition of their fundamental role a causa di keeping winemaking tradition alive and embracing innovation. This white wine (the only one from the company) is a tribute to the strength and grace that characterize the women of the Coppola family.
As we have seen, each name is a testimony to how history and tradition are intertwined with innovation and passion to create wines that not only delight the palate, but also tell a story of love and dedication for the land.
Patres: the essence of Armando Coppola’s Aglianico
We now in che modo to the review of the Irpinia Campagna Taurasini DOC “Patres” 2020, a wine produced a causa di limited quantities which with its 3,000 bottles (approximately) represents a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 23-27 degrees, with maceration of the skins for approximately 20 days and malolactic fermentation carried out entirely a causa di steel. The refinement involves 12 months a causa di steel barrels, followed by 8 months a causa di French oak barrels and at least 3 months of rest a causa di the bottle before being put criterio. Its alcohol content is 14 degrees.
Tasting of Irpinia Campagna Taurasini DOC “Patres” 2020 by Armando Coppola
Patres has an intense ruby red color and garnet reflections. the nose, it is striking for the aromas of small dark berries, spicy hints, mineral quaderno and the strong quaderno of tobacco and leather, which give the wine a distinctive and complex character. the palate it is immediately clear how Patres is a wine of substance and structure which reveals itself to be rustic but elegant at the same time and which offers an enjoyable and harmonious tasting experience. The imposing but not intrusive tannin and the balanced freshness contribute to a full and satisfying, very persistent sip which makes this wine perfect for those looking for a quality bevanda with great personality.
Evolutionary Potential
Armando Coppola’s Patres is a wine that can already be enjoyed now but with a very high evolutionary potential, ideal for being kept a causa di the cellar where its solid structure, well-defined tannins and aromatic complexity will evolve over time and in che modo to offer an experience of increasingly refined and profound tasting. This wine which, as mentioned, can be appreciated immediately, promises to offer even greater emotions if left to mature for several years.
Pairing Tips
Patres pairs perfectly with the structured dishes of Campania cuisine, such as roasts, braised meats and gioco, but if you really want to try a typical regional combination with an interesting and intriguing flavour, try it with a nice caciocavallo from Podolico.
Patres and Caciocavallo Podolico: a marriage of flavours
Podolic caciocavallo is a stretched curd cheese with an intense flavor produced with the milk of Podolic cows, an ancient breed of cattle raised a causa di some regions of southern Italy including Campania. This cheese has an intense and complex flavor, with quaderno of fresh grass, hazelnut and butter.
The rich flavor and consistency of Caciocavallo Podolico combine perfectly with the robust structure and elegant tannins of Patres. The spicy and fruity quaderno of the wine enhance the aromatic characteristics of the cheese, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.
Conclusions
Durante this review of the Irpinia Campagna Taurasini DOC “Patres” 2020 by Armando Coppola we saw how this wine represents the essence of the Irpinian winemaking tradition. A wine that embodies the passion and dedication of a producer deeply linked to his territory and his family. This wine is not only a testimony to the quality and excellence of Irpinia wines, but also a tribute to the history and family roots of the Coppola family.
Every detail reflects an ongoing commitment to sustainability and the valorization of the region’s agricultural heritage. Patres, with its high evolutionary potential, is perfect for being kept a causa di the cellar and appreciated over time, guaranteeing a sensorial experience that evolves and enriches with the passing of the years.
Thanks to its balance between rusticity and elegance, Patres is able to satisfy the most demanding palates and offer an enjoyable and harmonious bevanda. Its combination with Caciocavallo Podolico is a perfect example of how Campania products can create a unique and unforgettable harmony of flavors.
Ultimately, Armando Coppola’s Patres is much more than just a wine, it is a celebration of tradition, innovation and love for the land: a masterpiece to be discovered and preserved over time.
