Aglianico del Vulture
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Modèle:Traduction Aglianico del Vulture is an Italian red wine produced in the Vulture area of Basilicata. It was awarded DOC status in 1971 and is considered among the finest wines produced in Italy. Due to similarities in production methods and taste it is sometimes called the Barolo of the South.
Only the Aglianico N grape may be used in making this wine.
Characteristics
- Color: ruby garnet red
- Taste: dry and savory taste
- Alcohol: 11.5 - 13 %
- Serving temperature: 62 - 64 °F (17 - 18 °C)
- With food: Goes well with meats, especially roasts and wild game
Cultivation
Aglianico del Vulture DOC can be produced only in the following communes: Rionero in Vulture, Barile, Rapolla, Ripacandida, Ginestra, Maschito, Forenza, Acerenza, Melfi, Atella, Venosa, Lavello, Palazzo San Gervasio, Banzi, and Genzano di Lucania.
Qualities
Depending on the time of aging in barrique there are two qualities: vecchio after at least three years and riserva after at least five years.
