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I Cacciagalli Roccamonfina Pallagrello Nero Amphora Sphaeranera 2018

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Pallagrello Nero is one of Campania's near-extinct natives, and this is what it looks like when it's farmed biodynamically on volcanic sand and raised in clay instead of oak. The vines sit at 200 meters on the flanks of Roccamonfina, an extinct volcano north of Caserta, in the fertile belt the Romans called Campania Felix — sandy-calcareous soil over volcanic subsoil, rich in organic matter. Diana Iannaccone, a young agronomist whose family has held this land for generations, runs the whole farm biodynamically alongside hazelnut, chestnut and olive trees, and works with roughly sixty amphorae because clay lets a wine breathe and evolve without stamping a flavor on it. The grapes are macerated at length on the skins with wild yeasts, and bottled without fining or filtration and with barely any sulfur. The result is a frank, rustic red with real textural interest — a genuine discovery for anyone who thinks Campanian red means Aglianico and nothing else.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pallagrello Nero

  • Vintage

    2018

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled lamb chops or sausage over coals, wood-roasted eggplant and peppers, braised lentils with escarole, or a plate of aged pecorino and provolone piccante. Serve it at cellar temperature, around 60°F.

Tasting Profile

Deep garnet. Red and black fruit on the nose with earth and a stony, mineral edge. Smooth and textured on the palate.