2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.33 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Aglianico del Vulture
Classification Aglianico del Vulture DOC
Region Aglianico del Vulture
Soil Volcanic soil
Elevation 650.0 meters
Orientation South And South-East
Harvest Dates Hand harvest began in the third week of October 2022
Vine Age 50–75
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation; 200 L barriques and 500 L tonneaux for malolactic fermentation and maturation
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Toast Level Varying Toast Levels
Serving Temperature 16°C · 60°F
Production Volume 27,000 bottles
Bottles27,000
Production Details Six-hectare mountainous vineyard planted at 8,000 vines/ha, yielding 4,500 kg/ha and trained to Guyot. Delicately destemmed grapes were selected for phenological maturity and fermented in steel for an average of 15–16 days, with skin maceration lasting the same period. The wine matured for 12 months in oak divided between 200 L barriques and 500 L tonneaux, using 50% new and 50% second-passage wood.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby with garnet reflections; ash and white smoke opening to musky blackcurrant, shaved cedar and tangerine zest; long and fresh with fine-grained tannins, licorice and exotic spice
Food Pairing Grilled, roasted or barbecued red and white meats, stews and rich cheeses
Critics Ratings Vinous 94; Robert Parker 93; Wine Spectator 95
Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 6.99 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Aglianico
Classification Aglianico del Vulture DOC
Region Aglianico del Vulture
Soil Volcanic layers of lava, Lapilli and ash, Interspersed with clay
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 2021-10-21
Vine Age 50–70
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation; 200 L barriques for malolactic fermentation
Pressing Method Soft Pressing Of The Dregs After Drawing Off The Wine
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Six-hectare, completely hand-cultivated vineyard at 420–450 m elevation, planted at 8,000 vines/ha and yielding 42 quintals/ha, with Guyot Corto and Capanno Volturino training. Whole grapes underwent alcoholic fermentation in steel, with skin contact lasting as long as fermentation. The wine spent 12 months in 200 L barriques and 12 months in bottle. Recommended serving range is 16–18°C; stated longevity is 20 years if stored correctly.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby with garnet reflections; mineral, fruity and youthful aromas with spice, cherry, currant, rosemary, tobacco and cinnamon; dry and warm, with broad structure, aromatic persistence and a long finish
Food Pairing Grilled or braised red meats and mature cheeses
Critics Ratings Antonio Galloni 94; James Suckling 92; Robert Parker 94+; Wine Enthusiast 92
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