From: Aglianico del Vulture, Italy
Varietal: Aglianico
Appellation: Aglianico del Vulture DOC
Location: Situated on the Titolo lava channel at 650 meters of Altitude.
Vineyards: Located within the commune of Barile, at the heart of the Aglianico production zone.
Soil Type: Volcanic lava and ash mix, known locally as “pozzolana”.
Size of Estate: 7 Ha (17,3 acres).
Area planted to vine:
6 Ha (14,8 acres).
Vine Trellising Methods:
Multiple parcels utilizing the Short Guyot and "Capanno" methods.
Harvest Dates: Last Week of October, always harvested manually with small crates.
Vinification Information: The Aglianico is de-stemmed and crushed in small batches and then fermented in stainless steel with a maximum temperature controlled to 22-24 degrees Celsius. Malolactic fermentation takes place within 100% new French oak barriques and matured for 12 months. The wine is fined in the bottle for an additional 6 months before being released to the market.
Tasting Notes: Dark and intense ruby red with an ample and complex nose yielding ethereal spices, cherry, blackberry preserves, rosemary, tobacco and cinnamon with light hints of vanilla. Dry on the palate and full bodied with firm tannins and a long finish. Although a young wine when released, it is destined for a great future!
92 Points -Wine Enthusiast
90 Points -Wine Spectator
