2024 Martusciello - Penisola Sorrentina DOC Gragnano Otto Uve (750ml)
Blending Campanian natives into a single 750ml presentation, the 2024 Martusciello Penisola Sorrentina DOC Gragnano Otto Uve delivers a dry, naturally effervescent wine shaped by the volcanic terroir of the Sorrentine Peninsula.
The composition relies on Piedirosso, Aglianico, and Sciascinoso, which account for at least sixty percent of the liquid, supported by measured portions of Suppezza, Castagnara, and Olivella. Hand-harvested each October in twenty-kilogram crates, the fruit undergoes a targeted three-day skin maceration before a soft press and cool, controlled fermentation. Bottling occurs as early as November to capture the juice while freshly active, preserving the light effervescence and unoaked freshness characteristic of the region.
The wine presents a deep ruby core backed by a steady stream of bubbles. The aromatic profile highlights ripe raspberry, cherry, and strawberry, interwoven with lemon zest and sharp citrus tones. It finishes completely dry, allowing pronounced brightness and structural acidity to lead through a clean, refreshing exit.
Recommended Pairings and Service
- Keep refrigerated until serving to lock in the carbonation and highlight the crisp acidity established during cold fermentation.
- Stand alone with Neapolitan pizza; the mineral-driven acidity cleanly cuts through heavy tomato reductions and melts easily alongside fresh buffalo mozzarella.
- Complement fried Mediterranean appetizers, where the lively effervescence acts as a palate cleanser between oily or crispy bites.
- Balance cured meat plates and regional salumi, using the wine’s bright citrus notes to offset concentrated salt and fat.