MOIO 57: a red for gladiators

Premise: Moio, wines for discerning palates
First of all, I'd like to point out that Moio wines are characterized by significant alcohol content and some slightly rustic traits are a fixed, intentional characteristic, pleasant to palates that enjoy true flavors.

Moio 57: why it's called that
Now let's get to the point – or rather, to the wine itself! The origin of the name Moio 57 can be traced back to the historic harvest of that vintage obtained in the area of Mondragone, honored with the so-called "supponta" (a practice consisting of giving the name of a family member, usually the paternal grandfather, to a newborn).
Produced according to a winemaking process using primitivo grapes, with long macerations followed by an aging period in large Slavonian oak barrels.

Ancient Rome, the label and the aroma
The label of Moio 57 is truly elegant – dark with a large gold 57 over which a striking white MOIO inscription is superimposed, whose font, to be honest, is not very much to my liking! Even at first glance, one senses a taste that will certainly be strong and intense. The alcohol content is 14.5%, as already evident from the enveloping aroma that conveys a refined fruity note – ripe and intense fruit. I'm not sure if I was influenced by what I had read about it, but half-closing my eyes, it almost feels like being in ancient Rome. With oxygenation (I recommend opening the bottle at least 30 minutes before serving), the wine opens up to evolved aromas such as tobacco and goudron.



Moio 57: the elixir of strength
Sipping it slowly, an intense flavor inebriates the entire palate and mouth, leaving those who taste it satisfied with their purchase and proud to know that this is an Italian wine.
On the palate it is persistent, smooth, with the alcohol almost imperceptible yet undeniably present – and how present it is. Savory with pleasant tannins.
The flavor reflects the character of Michele, the winery manager, a person with a strong and energetic personality, and I like to think that this is his favorite wine among those he produces!
A strong wine in every sense, like the centurions – a nectar that 'stains' the glass and leaves it with a semi-transparent red film. It truly deserves to be said: a wine that leaves its mark.
An acquisition certainly recommended, both for the product and for the negligible cost (relative to quality), which ranges between 7 and 15 euros in wine shops.



With food
The Romans drank it with honey and essences. It is ideal accompanied by charcuterie boards with aged and spiced cheeses.
But it expresses itself best with grilled meat. Once again I paid homage to Italy by drinking this Campanian wine accompanied by a magnificent bistecca alla brace.
The alcohol and tannin of the wine perfectly dry out the succulence that the steak leaves in the mouth, making you ready for the next bite; the fruity notes balance the bitterness of the charred grill marks, and the rustic flavors of the wine harmonize with the wild taste of the meat.

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