2019 Aquila del Vulture



2019 Aquila del Vulture Sourced from older vines, the Aquila del Vulture is a classic example of volcanic based Aglianico offering bold ripe black berry fruit framed by a restrained use of French barrique. This is a wonderful example of the modern and more refined style of Vulture where the palate is much more structured and approachable with medium aging. Prudent grape selection and minimalist intervention in the winemaking permits the wild character of Vulture to be tamed into a complex and expressive wine.
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: 30-year-old vines, double Guyot, 450m above sea level, hillside plantings Grape Variety: Aglianico del Vulture Alcohol: 14 % Harvest: hand-picked 2nd and 3rd weeks of October Vinification: crushing and destemming, followed by 20 days of maceration with the skins. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrique for 1 year. The wine is then transferred to stainless steel tanks then bottled and held for a minimum of 6 months. Tasting: Intense ruby red with aromatic hints of ripe red fruit, almonds, berries, chocolate and vanilla. It is quite elegant on the palate, round and soft with great structure and ripe tannins. Try with: grilled meats, roasts, game and aged cheese.