Product Description
Vigneti del Vulture “Piano del Cerro” Aglianico del Vulture DOC
100% Aglianico del Vulture. Intense deep ruby red with ample and complex aromas of sour cherry, aromatic herbs, vanilla and thyme. A strong personality with silky and highly persistent tannins that are nonetheless never invasive. Hints of chocolate with persistent creamy and fruity finale.
“The goal of the winery is to produce wines of excellent value and quality that can be enjoyed by all wine aficionados.”
Vineyard Information
Grapes: 100% Aglianico del Vulture
Region: Basilicata
Vineyards: From vineyards located near Venosa, Maschito and Rapolla
Exposure: South/East
Altitude: 1,640-1,960 feet above sea level
Soil: Volcanic soil rich in clay, calcium, nitrogen
and tuff
Vine Training: Spurred cordon
Vine Age: 70-80 years
Time of Harvest: Early November
Yield per Vine: 4 tons per hectare
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 170,000 bottles
Vinification Process: Pre-fermentation maceration at 41 °F for ten days, then fermentation using natural yeasts for 60 days at a maximum temperature of 79 °F.
Aging Process: In new barriques for 24 months
Alcohol Content: 14.00%
Winemaker: Dennis Verdecchia
Cellaring: Up to 15 Years
Closure: Cork
Additional information
| Weight | 19.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10.2 × 12.2 × 6.7 in |
| Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
| Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 6 bottles per case |