Aglianico del Vulture Rotondo 2017

The Rotondo red wine is an Aglianico del Vulture DOC from the vineyard of the same name, located 500 meters above sea level. Rotondo is a real historical cru, that is a single vineyard wine and is vinified in a modern way with aging in French barriques. Aglianico del Vulture is a biotype of Aglianico that is set in Basilicata on the slopes of the former Vulture volcano. The volcanic soil is crucial in creating the typical taste of this wine, as well as the altitude of the vineyards and the southern latitude. All this makes Rotondo a wine strongly linked to the territory. Aglianico del Vulture Rotondo is a classy wine, a powerful red but also appealing and easily appreciated even in youth. This makes it extremely versatile, suitable for many occasions and food pairing.

The grapes are harvested by hand in small boxes. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats with maceration on the skins for 15 days at a controlled temperature. Frequent pumping over and punching down are carried out to facilitate the extraction of phenols. After racking, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and ages for 14 months in new French barriques.