Taurasi Riserva DOCG “Della Società” 2015 – Joaquin Cassetta Single

Taurasi Riserva DOCG “Della Società” 2015: Joaquin’s Aglianico in a version of great depth
The Taurasi Riserva DOCG “Della Società” 2015 by Joaquin is a red wine of strong personality, designed for those seeking intensity, elegance, and evolutionary potential. Made from pure Aglianico grapes, it expresses the stylistic hallmark of one of the most prestigious denominations in Southern Italy, interpreted with a rigorous and artisanal approach. The long maceration, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and prolonged aging contribute to defining a deep, taut sip destined to develop over time.
Territory and wine style
The Taurasi DOCG originates in Irpinia, in the heart of the Campanian Apennines, a territory suited for the production of structured, complex, and long-lived reds. In this setting, Aglianico finds one of its most authoritative expressions, thanks to a climate that promotes freshness, aromatic integrity, and slow ripening. Joaquin interprets this denomination with a decisive style, focusing on depth, verticality, and taste precision. The Riserva designation indicates a significant vocation for aging and a structure designed to evolve gracefully over time.
Tasting notes
In the glass, it presents a typically imposing profile, compact and rich in nuances. On the nose, it can offer sensations of ripe red and black fruit, spicy notes, balsamic hints, and a complex aromatic weave, in continuous evolution. On the palate, the wine shows body, energy, and tension, with a solid structure supported by a well-present presence of freshness. The tannins, consistent with the grape variety, are an integral part of the wine’s character and contribute to a long, deep, and persistent finish, with great aging potential in the bottle.
Recommended pairings
The Taurasi Riserva DOCG “Della Società” 2015 pairs well with important and flavorful dishes, such as braises, roasts, game, grilled red meats, and slow-cooked traditional Italian preparations. It is also ideal with aged cheeses, structured pecorinos, and rich dishes based on ragù or mushrooms. Its aromatic strength and tannic structure make it suitable for intense foods, capable of accompanying its complexity without overpowering it.
Serving temperature
To best appreciate the Taurasi Riserva DOCG “Della Società” 2015, a serving temperature between 18 and 20°C is recommended. An early opening can be helpful to promote oxygenation and allow the wine to express its evolutionary profile with greater harmony, especially if opened during a youthful phase of its maturity.
Why buy it
This wine is a choice of great value for those wishing to purchase an authoritative, rare Italian red with strong personality. The limited production, prestigious origin, and signature of Joaquin make it an interesting bottle for the cellar, for an important dinner, or as a gift for a wine enthusiast of long aging. The Taurasi Riserva DOCG “Della Società” 2015 combines territorial identity, depth, and evolutionary potential in a label of great charm.