Elena Fucci, 'Titolo' Aglianico del Vulture 2022

100% Aglianico

Basilicata, Italy 

The grapes, collected in small baskets are taken directly to the cellar for selection and removal from the vine. The whole grapes are then put into steel tanks for the alcoholic fermentation (maceration lasts the same amount of time as fermentation). Afterward the must is drawn off and the dregs are soft pressed. Malolactic fermentation occurs in barriques of 200L (50% new) for a total of 12 months. Additional aging takes place in bottles for 12 more months before release. Added sulfites 2 mg/L.

Smoke leads to sandalwood and herb infused flavors of raspberry jam, spice, and olives. Full body with a long finish.

Volcanic soils and high altitude Aglianico vineyards offers the most complex varietal example from the region. Positioned at the foot of Mount Vulture (ancient extinct volcano), in the village of Barile.