I Pentri, Beneventano Kerres Piedirosso, 2020
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I Pentri is a small, quality-driven estate in Campania’s Benevento region, specializing in organic, site-expressive wines that channel the untamed spirit of southern Italy. Their Kerres bottling focuses on Piedirosso, an ancient native grape often overshadowed by Aglianico, but capable of delivering vivid, soulful reds when handled with care.
The 2020 vintage is a beautiful expression of the variety: lifted aromas of sour cherry, raspberry, dried herbs, and volcanic earth. The palate is bright and energetic, medium-bodied with soft, dusty tannins and a savory, mineral-driven finish. There's a rustic elegance to the wine—unpolished in the best way—that feels deeply connected to the rocky soils and wild landscapes of Campania.
This is Piedirosso as it should be: alive, characterful, and ready to light up a meal.
Pair with: grilled sausages, tomato-based pastas, pizza Napoletana, or roasted vegetable dishes.