DOC Red

Quirinoli Vincenza Vesuvio Piedirosso DOC

Quirinoli
Grape
Piedirosso
Denomination
Vesuvio DOC
Region
Campania
ABV
12.5%

Vincenza is pure Piedirosso from Quirinoli's vines at Trecase, on Vesuvius. Wild strawberry, violet and gentle spice meet soft tannins. Made in steel, then aged in bottle, it suits pizza, ragù and grilled fish.

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Tasting Notes

Wild strawberry and violet in Vincenza

Quirinoli makes Vincenza from Piedirosso grown at Trecase, then rests the wine in bottle after steel-tank fermentation.

Tasted by
ItalianWines editorial, from the producer's notes
Source
Producer notes · confidence High
Typical of Piedirosso
Body Light / Full
Tannins Smooth / Grippy
Sweetness Dry / Sweet
Acidity Soft / Crisp
Nose

Wild strawberry and red berries lead Vincenza, with violet above the fruit. A soft hint of spice rounds out this Piedirosso from Trecase.

VioletViolet
Red forest berriesRed forest berries
StrawberryStrawberry
SpicySpicy
Palate

Vincenza feels smooth and fresh, with gentle tannins and a light salty edge. Steel tanks, followed by bottle ageing, keep Quirinoli's pure Piedirosso away from an oak-led style.

Overall

Choose Vincenza for its fresh fruit and gentle grip, with pizza or grilled fish. Quirinoli's steel-made Piedirosso suits a slight chill, served at 14 to 16°C.

Denomination Compliance Snapshot

Vesuvio in five fields

A compact view of what the Vesuvio denomination actually requires, and how this bottle sits inside it. Pulled from the official Italian disciplinare.

Allowed grapes
7 varieties listed in the disciplinare
This bottle: Piedirosso.
Minimum ageing
No minimum ageing
The production rules set no waiting time and no release date for this wine.
Region / area
The lower slopes of Vesuvius in 16 communes of the province of Naples: all of Boscotrecase, Trecase and San Sebastiano al Vesuvio, and parts of 13 more from Torre del Greco and Ercolano round to Somma Vesuviana and Ottaviano.
Source: Disciplinare.
Style
DOC · Vesuvio
Alcohol minimum in the rules: 12.0%. A total-alcohol minimum includes the alcohol the remaining sugar could produce, so the ABV on the label can be lower.
Classification
DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata)
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Drink-now / hold guidance reflects general style cues for this wine, not a forecast for a specific bottle. Where vintage-level editorial notes exist, they appear above.

The disciplinare, the place, the label

Vincenza from Quirinoli's Trecase vines

Vincenza comes from the estate's own vineyards on Mount Vesuvius. It is pure Piedirosso, bottled under the Vesuvio DOC name.

01

DOC, DOCG, IGT: what the badges mean

Italian wine law sorts bottles into a pyramid. DOCG sits at the top: tightly drawn boundaries, prescribed grapes, mandatory ageing, government tasting before release. DOC is the same idea with looser thresholds. IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) is broader still, requiring only that 85% of the grapes come from the named territory.

Vesuvio is in the DOC tier. That is not a quality verdict, it is a description of how much freedom the producer has at vinification and ageing.

02

The denomination rules, in detail

  • Allowed grapes. 7 varieties listed in the disciplinare
  • Yield ceiling. 10.0 tonnes per hectare
  • Alcohol minimum in the rules. 12.0% vol. A total-alcohol minimum includes the alcohol the remaining sugar could produce, so the ABV on the label can be lower.
  • Minimum ageing. No minimum ageing in the rules
  • Tasting panel. Chemical analysis and a tasting commission before sale, required by Italian law for every DOC and DOCG
03

Region and area context

Vesuvio falls within Campania, covering The lower slopes of Vesuvius in 16 communes of the province of Naples: all of Boscotrecase, Trecase and San Sebastiano al Vesuvio, and parts of 13 more from Torre del Greco and Ercolano round to Somma Vesuviana and Ottaviano..

Vesuvio DOC zone The producer Wine route in the zone

Producer: Quirinoli, Trecase. Directions

Wine route in the zone: Amalfi cliff and Vesuvius loop.

04

Reading the label

  • QuirinoliProducer / estate
  • PiedirossoGrape varieties
  • Vesuvio DOCGeographic indication and quality tier
Food Pairing

Pizza, ragù and fish with Vincenza

Vincenza's gentle tannins and fresh red fruit give it scope beyond meat. Quirinoli also pairs this Piedirosso with grilled tuna and swordfish.

Acidity matching Strong match

Pizza and tomato-led pasta

Vincenza's fresh Piedirosso fruit stays clear beside sharp tomato sauce. Its gentle tannins leave room for soft cheese and the crisp edge of a pizza crust.

Try with: Pizza Margherita · Pizza Marinara · Ragu alla bolognese · More pairings →

Tannin softening Strong match

Ragù and slow-cooked meat

The soft tannins in Quirinoli Vincenza give meat dishes a little grip without taking over. The fresh red fruit lifts a rich ragù, so the next mouthful feels less heavy.

Try with: Neapolitan ragù · Ragu alla bolognese · Agnello Ragu Lucano · More pairings →

Body matching Good match

Grilled tuna and swordfish

Firm fish can take a red with gentle tannins, such as Vincenza. Quirinoli's fresh Piedirosso keeps the pairing light on its feet, while the soft spice suits the char from the grill.

Try with: Tuna · Grilled swordfish · Seared tuna · More pairings →

Fat cutting Good match

Firm cheeses and a mixed board

Vincenza's freshness clears the mouth after rich cheese. Its red fruit gives a sweet-smelling contrast to salt, while gentle Piedirosso tannins keep the grip in check.

Try with: Cheese board · Provolone · Caciocavallo · More pairings →

Avoid Clash

Very hot chilli dishes

Fierce chilli can hide Vincenza's violet and wild strawberry notes. Keep the heat mild so this fresh Piedirosso still has room to show its gentle spice.

Skip with: Jungle Curry · Green curry · Lamb bhuna · Pairing guide →

Drinking + cellar

Serving Quirinoli Vincenza

For Vincenza, follow Quirinoli's recommendation of 14 to 16°C. The 16-18°C serving range below is a general guide for red wines. Quirinoli gives no vintage-specific drinking window.

Serving temperature
16-18°C

Aim for the cooler end on a warm day; warmer end opens up more aromatics.

Sources & trust

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Tasting notes

Based on the producer's published tasting notes.

Confidence · High
Appellation rules & ageing

From the official Italian disciplinare for this denomination, cross-checked against the Ministry of Agriculture register.

Confidence · High
Drink window & cellar potential

Any advice here on keeping this wine is general, not a forecast for the bottle in your hand. Drinking years, where shown, belong to the vintage named beside them.

Confidence · Medium
Related

Vincenza, Piedirosso and Vesuvius

Producer
Quirinoli Campania
Grapes
Piedirosso
Denomination
Vesuvio DOC
Region
Campania Region guide

Common Questions

Vincenza is made from 100% Piedirosso, grown in Quirinoli's own vineyards at Trecase on Mount Vesuvius. It carries the Vesuvio DOC name.

Vincenza has wild strawberry and red berry aromas, with violet and a touch of spice. The palate feels smooth and fresh, with gentle tannins and a salty edge.

No. Vincenza is pure Piedirosso, while Quirinoli's Lacryma Christi Rosso blends 80% Piedirosso with 20% Aglianico. They are separate wines from the same estate.

Pizza, Neapolitan ragù, grilled tuna and firm cheeses suit this fresh Piedirosso. Vincenza's soft tannins work with the meat or cheese, while its freshness lifts each bite.

Serve Vincenza at 14 to 16°C. A slight chill keeps its red fruit and violet notes clear. Quirinoli lists the wine at 12.5% alcohol.

Quirinoli makes Vincenza in steel tanks, then ages it in bottle. The current wine sheet does not list any oak ageing or give the time spent in bottle.

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