Core it is a Campania IGT red wine made from 100% Aglianico grapes. It is produced in Sannio, in the province of Benevento and bottled at the Montevetrano Estate. The origin of the grapes has been valuated and searched for a long time and finally we found the ideal place in the Sannio area: a mature vineyard, dedicated to the cultivation of Aglianico as well as Greco and Fiano, in which the volcanic nature of the soil with the presence of tuff together with volcanic ash and limestone allow these grapes to express themselves with the highest quality.
The wine has been followed by the enologist Riccardo Cotarella who has realized with knowledge an passion the idea of Silvia Imparato (as he did with the Montevetrano) of making a wine with the same quality as the Montevetrano, but typical of the territory. We have chosen a local vine variety, the Aglianico in purity, that to us represents the archetype of the wine; “The wine that my grandparents made me taste when I was a child”. Core was released into the market to celebrate Montevetrano twenty years anniversary. It has a round and warm name: Core means love in the Neapolitan dialect and centre/essence, in English. A wine of harmony and heart!
Campania Aglianico IGT.
Production area Guardia Sanframondi and Castelvenere (Benevento).
Ground clay-limestone.
First production year 2011.
Grapes 100% Aglianico.
Training system Double Guyot.
Density of Strains from 2600 to 3500 per Ha.
Vinification Long maceration of the skin.
Alcoholic fermentation In stainless steel (15 days).
Malolactic fermentation Done.
Aging For 10 months, in new barriques of 225 litre. Oak from Nevers, Allier and Tronçais.
Refinement In bottle for 4 months.
Alcohol 13,5 %
2018 |
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| Vini Buoni d'Italia Tci | 3 |
| Gambero Rosso | 2/3 |
| Guida Essenziale Cernilli | 90/100 |
| James Suckling | 94/100 |
2017 |
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| Luca Maroni | 93/100 |
| Vini Buoni d'Italia Tci | 3 |
| Bibenda Duemila Vini | 4/5 |
| Gambero Rosso | 2/3 |
| Guida Essenziale Cernilli | 89/100 |
| James Suckling | 95/100 |
| Vinous | 90/100 |
2016 |
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| Guida Oro i Vini di Veronelli | 90/100 |
| Vitae Ais | 3/4 |
| Gambero Rosso | 2/3 |
| Wine Spectator | 94/100 |
| James Suckling | 94/100 |
| Vinous | 94/100 |
2015 |
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| Guida Oro i Vini di Veronelli | 91/100 |
| Luca Maroni | 90/100 |
| Vini Buoni d'Italia Tci | CORONA |
| Vitae Ais | 3/4 |
| Gambero Rosso | 1/3 |
| Guida Essenziale Cernilli | 94/100 |
| Wine Spectator | 87/90 |
| The Wine Advocate | 90/100 |
2014 |
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| Guida Oro i Vini di Veronelli | 88/100 |
| Luca Maroni | 90/100 |
| Vini Buoni d'Italia Tci | CORONA |
| Bibenda Duemila Vini | 4/5 |
| Vitae Ais | 3+1/4 |
| Gambero Rosso | 2/3 |
| Guida Essenziale Cernilli | 90/100 |
| The Wine Advocate | 88+/100 |
2013 |
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| Guida Oro i Vini di Veronelli | 92/100 |
| Luca Maroni | 90/100 |
| Vini Buoni d'Italia Tci | 90/100 |
| Vini Buoni d'Italia Tci | CORONA |
| Bibenda Duemila Vini | 4/5 |
| Vitae Ais | 3/4 |
| Gambero Rosso | 2/3 |
| Guida Essenziale Cernilli | 90/100 |
| Wine Spectator | 88/100 |
| Wine Enthusiast | 88/100 |
| The Wine Advocate | 89/100 |
2012 |
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| Guida Oro i Vini di Veronelli | 92/100 |
| Luca Maroni | 90/100 |
| Vini Buoni d'Italia Tci | CORONA |
| Bibenda Duemila Vini | 4/5 |
| Vitae Ais | 3/4 |
| Gambero Rosso | 2/3 |
| Guida Essenziale Cernilli | 90/100 |
| Wine Spectator | 89/100 |
| Wine Enthusiast | 87/100 |
2011 |
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| Guida Oro i Vini di Veronelli | SOLE |
| Luca Maroni | 90/100 |
| Vini Buoni d'Italia Tci | CORONA |
| Bibenda Duemila Vini | 4/5 |
| Gambero Rosso | 2/3 |
| Wine Spectator | 89/100 |
Core white is a Campania IGT white wine, made from a selection of Fiano and Greco grapes. Both varieties undergo a cryomaceration process; they are then separated during the alcoholic fermentation because each grape variety has a different age of maturation. After the fermentation, the blend will be formed and it begins a long period of fine lees aging (duration 7/8 months) with weekly batonnage.
“Core white is the most logical consequence, after Core red. A complete definition of our brand, despite the differences, with the same high quality guarantee as the Montevetrano” says Silvia Imparato. Local vines, in this case Fiano and Greco. This wine is always followed by Riccardo Cotarella and bottled by the Montevetrano Winery that doesn’t have these types of vines in its own vineyard. “Core” has a round and warm name: love in the Neapolitan dialect and centre/essence, in English. After the red wine we wanted to complete the range with Core white, which is our proposal to represent the typicality of the wines of our territory: the Campania region.
Campania white IGT
Production area Guardia Sanframondi, Castelvenere,
San Lorenzo Maggiore (Benevento).
First production year 2015.
Grapes Fiano, Greco.
Training system Double Guyot.
Density of Strains from 2400 to 3000 per Ha.
Vinification Cryomaceration with a long period of fine lees aging
(7/8 months) with weekly batonnage.
Alcoholic fermentation Conducted separately.
Refinement In bottle for 4 months.
Alcohol 13,5%
2020 |
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| Vini buoni d’Italia TCI | 4 |
| Gambero Rosso | 3/3 |
| Guida Essenziale Cernilli | 2/3 |
| James Suckling | 93/100 |
2019 |
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| Luca Maroni | 92/100 |
| Gambero Rosso | 3/3 |
| James Suckling | 92/100 |
| Vini buoni d’Italia TCI | 4 STELLE |
| Bibenda duemila vini | 4/5 |
2017 |
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| Guida Oro i Vini di Veronelli | 3 STELLE |
| Luca Maroni | 90/100 |
| Vitae Ais | 3/4 |
| Gambero Rosso | 1/3 |
| Guida Essenziale Cernilli | 93/100 |
| Wine Spectator | 89/100 |
| The wine advocate | 90/100 |
2016 |
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|---|---|
| Wine Spectator | 90/100 |
| James Suckling | 91/100 |
| Guida Essenziale Cernilli | 94/100 |
2015 |
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| Guida Essenziale Cernilli | 95/100 |
[it:]Core Rosa è un vino rosato IGT Campania, da uve Aglianico. Viene prodotto nel Sannio, in provincia di Benevento, e imbottigliato nell’Azienda Agricola Montevetrano. La provenienza delle uve è stata a lungo valutata e ricercata, trovando in questa zona il luogo ideale: colline di origine vulcanica dove tufo, ceneri e calcare consentono all’Aglianico di esprimersi con luminosità, freschezza e una chiara identità territoriale.
Core Rosa è seguito dall’enologo Riccardo Cotarella che, come per Core Rosso e Core Bianco, ha realizzato un’intuizione di Silvia Imparato: creare un rosato leggero e immediato, capace di parlare a un pubblico ampio con il carattere diretto e riconoscibile dei vini Core. La vinificazione avviene attraverso una breve criomacerazione, seguita da fermentazione alcolica a temperatura controllata (12–14°C) in acciaio e maturazione sulle fecce fini per 2 mesi con bâtonnage settimanali.
Di un rosa tenue ed elegante, luminoso nel calice, si apre al naso con profumi floreali e giovani, note di piccoli frutti rossi e delicati sentori agrumati. Al palato è vibrante, sostenuto da una bella acidità che invita naturalmente al sorso. Un rosato mediterraneo, immediato e gioioso, tutto da condividere. Il 2025 è la prima annata prodotta.[en:]
Core Rosa is a rosé wine IGT Campania, made from Aglianico grapes. It is produced in Sannio, in the province of Benevento, and bottled at the Montevetrano Estate. The origin of the grapes has been carefully evaluated and sought after, finding in this area the ideal location: hills of volcanic origin where tuff, ash, and limestone allow Aglianico to express itself with brightness, freshness, and a clear territorial identity.
Core Rosa is overseen by oenologist Riccardo Cotarella who, as with Core Rosso and Core Bianco, has brought to life an intuition of Silvia Imparato: to create a light and immediate rosé, capable of speaking to a wide audience with the direct and recognizable character of the Core wines. Vinification takes place through a brief cryomaceration, followed by alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature (12–14°C) in stainless steel and maturation on fine lees for 2 months with weekly bâtonnage.
Of a delicate and elegant pink, luminous in the glass, it opens on the nose with floral and youthful aromas, notes of small red fruits and delicate citrus hints. On the palate it is vibrant, supported by a beautiful acidity that naturally invites the next sip. A Mediterranean rosé, immediate and joyful, meant to be shared. 2025 is the first vintage
Indicazione Geografica Tipica
Campania.
Vigneti
Comuni di Guardia Sanframondi, Castelvenere, San Lorenzo Maggiore e Torrecuso (Benevento). La provenienza delle uve è stata a lungo valutata e ricercata, trovando nel Sannio il luogo ideale: colline di origine vulcanica dove la presenza di tufo, ceneri vulcaniche e calcare consente all’Aglianico di esprimersi con luminosità e freschezza.
Uve
100% Aglianico.
Vinificazione
Criomacerazione con breve contatto sulle bucce.
Affinamento
Maturazione sulle fecce fini per 2 mesi con bâtonnage settimanali.
Fermentazione
alcolica A temperatura controllata 12/14°C.
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Typical Geographic Indication
Campania.
Vineyards
Municipalities of Guardia Sanframondi, Castelvenere, San Lorenzo Maggiore and Torrecuso (Benevento). The origin of the grapes has been carefully evaluated and sought after, finding in Sannio the ideal location: hills of volcanic origin where the presence of tuff, volcanic ash, and limestone allows Aglianico to express itself with brightness and freshness.
Grapes
100% Aglianico.
Vinification
Cryomaceration with brief skin contact.
Ageing
Maturation on fine lees for 2 months with weekly bâtonnage.
Alcoholic fermentation
At controlled temperature 12/14°C.