Vignali - Aglianico del Vulture DOP - Cantina di Venosa
Vignali - Aglianico del Vulture DOP - Cantina di Venosa
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: 14%
Grape variety: Aglianico 100%.
Type of vineyard training: Espalier
Average density per Ha: About 3,000 plants.
Age of the vineyards: 10 – 20 years
Production per Ha: 8 – 9 Tons
Altitude of the vineyards: 400 – 550 meters
Production area: North-eastern part of the Province of Potenza delimited by the production specifications of the DOC Aglianico del Vulture which includes the territory of n. 15 Municipalities, especially in the Municipality of Venosa Città di Orazio.
Harvest period: First ten days of 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: in small fermenters and skin maceration at a controlled temperature from 23° to 26° C. for approximately 7 days, completion of the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Refinement: In oak barrels of Hl. 50 each for about 10 months and in the bottle for at least 3 months.
Organoleptic characteristics and technical comment: Wine with good structure and modern which presents: Intense ruby red color with light garnet reflections. Vinous bouquet with delicate aroma of currants, moderately spicy. Dry, savory and persistent flavour, very pleasant in its harmony.
Food pairing and serving temperature: Classic wine for roasts, typical first courses of Mediterranean cuisine, game and mature cheeses. It is suggested to serve at 16° – 18°C.