Opalia - Tintilia del Molise DOC

The Opalia - Tintilia del Molise DOC red wine speaks of hinterland and highlands.

"Opalia" won first place at the Radici del Sud wine competition (June 2023) in the category of red wines from southern Italy

It is an indigenous DOC red wine.

The Tintilia grape variety, widespread in Molise, was at risk of disappearing due to its low yields in favor of other, higher-yielding varieties. Thanks to the passion of some local producers, this variety has been rediscovered and cultivated, and now produces wines of the highest quality.

We offer you Opalia - Tintilia del Molise DOC from the CAMPI VALERIO winery.

100% Tintilia grape variety, the production area is Monteroduni (IS) and the vineyards are located in Miranda, Pesche (IS).

Vineyard surface area 4 ha, vineyard altitude 560 metres slm

Soil type: medium texture and mainly clayey.

Production per hectare 70 quintals

Grape yield into wine 70%

Harvest time: end of October

When tasting Tintilia , you will notice hints of berries and licorice root on a base of vanilla.

Opalia - Tintilia del Molise DOC pairs well with medium-aged or mature cheeses that have a certain aromatic complexity. Cheeses such as Caciocavallo del Molise, in its fresh, semi-aged, and mature varieties, are excellent pairings.

Its structure and aromatic intensity harmonizes with the complexity and robustness of the Opalia - Tintilia del Molise DOC

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