Terre di Orazio Aglianico del Vulture DOC - Cantina di Venosa

Vintage: 2020

Alcohol: 14%

Grape variety: Aglianico 100%.

Type of vineyard cultivation and average density per hectare: Espalier with approximately 3,500 plants.

Age of the vineyards: 15 – 30 years

Production per Ha: 7 – 9 Tons

Altitude of the vineyards: 450 – 500 meters

Production area: North-eastern part of the Province of Potenza delimited by the production specification which includes the territory of n. 15 Municipalities, especially in the Municipality of Venosa Città di Orazio.

Harvest period: From 15th to 30th October.

Harvest method: Selection of the grapes, harvested by hand, in 12 – 15 kg crates in the early hours of the morning and immediate transport of the same to the cellar.

Vinification: Vinification in small fermenters and skin maceration at a controlled temperature of 23° to 26° C. for approximately 10 days, completion of the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.

Aging: In 25 hl barrels for 15 months and in the bottle.

Bottling: Filtration and cold bottling.

Organoleptic characteristics and technical comment: Well-structured and elegant wine which presents: Intense ruby ​​red color with light garnet reflections. Vinous and personal bouquet with delicate scent of violets and currants. Dry, full and intense flavour, pleasantly tannic.

Gastronomic pairing and serving temperature: It is the classic wine for roast white meats, tasty first courses and spicy cheeses. It is suggested to serve at 18° – 20°C.