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Verbo Aglianico del Vulture Lt. 0.75–Lt. 1.500 DOP wine — Venosa winery — Dionysus

Verbo Aglianico del Vulture Lt. 0.75–Lt. 1.500 DOP

by Venosa · Basilicata, Italy

Appellation
Aglianico del VultureDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
Aglianico
Alcohol
14.5%
Sweetness
Off-dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Keeps for
2–5 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
VenosaBasilicata, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie in the northeastern part of the province of Potenza, at 400–550 m above sea level. The vines are 10–20 years old, with yields limited to 7–9 tonnes per hectare.

Vinification

The grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, usually from 10 to 30 October. Picking takes place early in the morning, followed by immediate transport to the winery. Maceration and fermentation occur in small fermenters at a controlled temperature of 23–26 °C. The wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine matures in oak barrels on fine lees for around 12 months.

Tasting profile

Balanced.

Serving and pairing

Pairs with roasts, Mediterranean dishes, game and aged cheeses.