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Rotondo Aglianico del Vulture DOC

    • 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
    • 2012
      92+ points
    • 2011
      91 points
  • Wine Spectator
    • 2012, 2011
      92 points
    • 2006
      91 points
  • James Suckling
    • 2012
      93 points
  • AG Vinous
    • 2012
      92 points
  • Wine & Spirits
    • 2010
      91 points
  • Gambero Rosso
    • 2012
    • 2011
    • 2001, 2000, 1998
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