2021 Technical Specifications
Classification Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
Region Aglianico del Vulture Superiore
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fruit came from the estate's oldest vineyard section, whose vines were approximately 70 years old. The 2021 season had a cold, snowy winter, warm spring and hot summer, followed by cooler conditions from late August through autumn that slowed final ripening and retained balance and freshness. The grapes were harvested and selected by hand; the wine matured for 24 months in French-oak barriques, 50% new, followed by 12 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Eric Guido (Vinous): crushed raspberry, tangerine, sour cherry, cedar and pine aromas; polished red berries, saline minerals and blood orange on the palate; blackberry and mocha on the finish, with assertive tannic structure.
Critics Ratings 96/100 (Vinous, Eric Guido)
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.15 g/L
pH 3.27
Total Acidity 6.74 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Aglianico
Classification Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
Region Aglianico del Vulture Superiore
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Sulfites 48.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Volume 400 bottles
Bottles400
Production Details The 2020 began with ample water reserves, followed by a very hot, dry summer that produced concentrated, ripe clusters with firm tannins; cooler pre-harvest weather preserved acidity and freshness. Grapes from estate vineyard blocks more than 75 years old were hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard and cellar. After fermentation, the wine spent 24 months in French-oak barriques, 50% new, then 12 months in bottle.
Certifications IT-BIO-012
Tasting Notes Eric Guido (Vinous): musky blackberry, sage, ash, dried violet and sweet-smoke aromas; silky texture, sour wild berries, saline minerals and tart citrus; a long finish with firm tannins and persistent freshness.
Critics Ratings Vinous 95/100; Wine Spectator 93/100; James Suckling 92/100