2022 Spiralis



2022 Spiralis Vulture is well known as a region producing bold red wines from the ever-present native varietal Aglianico so we quite intrigued with this white wine made from that very same grape. White vinification is a method where the red grape skins are immediately separated from the juice before fermentation thus vinified without skin contact. The result is a full-bodied white wine, firm on palate yet retains wonderful freshness.
Technical Data Village / Territory: Monte Vulture area (Venosa) Soil: Volcanic soil, loose and dry, with a good structure, essentially tuffaceous with the typical color of pozzolanic soils, also with a good presence of minerals. Vineyards: 25-year-old vines, double Guyot, 400m above sea level, hillside plantings Grape Variety: Aglianico del Vulture vinified as a white wine Alcohol: 13 % Harvest: hand-picked the last 10 days of September Vinification: vinified in white of the whole clusters, with soft pressing and extraction of the first must without any contact with the skins. Held on the skins (sur lie) stainless steel tanks for 4 months and then rests for 2 months in bottle. Tasting: delicate very light straw yellow. Aromatics of wild pear, flowers and ripe citrus fruit. The wine is quite full bodied yet offers a fragrant and fresh structure with a long mineral finish. Try with: perfect with seafood, first and second courses including white meats, legumes and fresh cheese.