Rotondo Aglianico del Vulture DOC
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Description :
The Rotondo area, in Barile's countryside, has always been one of the most desirable sites for growing the Aglianico variety. The vineyard "Villa Rotondo,” belonging to the family, is located here. Vinification is classic; grapes are crushed and destemmed, maceration on the skins in stainless steel for 10 days at 25/28°C. During this period, several pumping overs and delestages are carried out. Malolactic fermentation in barriques for 14 months in total. Bottling and final aging in the bottle for 12 months.
Grape varieties :
100% Aglianico del Vulture
Altitude :
500m ASL
Exposure :
Southeast
Soil :
Volcanic
Alcohol :
14%
Tasting notes :
Very intense purplish-ruby color, rich bouquet with spices and liquorice hints. To the palate, it is juicy, round bodied and with raspberry and jam reminiscences. A new-style Aglianico!
Press Notes
- The Wine Advocate
- 201292+ points
- 201191 points
- Wine Spectator
- 2012, 201192 points
- 200691 points
- James Suckling
- 201293 points
- AG Vinous
- 201292 points
- Wine & Spirits
- 201091 points
- Gambero Rosso
- 2012
- 2011
- 2001, 2000, 1998
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