
Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture DOC - Vigneti del VultureIn the glass, the Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture from Vigneti del Vulture reveals a bright purple-red color. The bouquet of this red wine from Basilicata delights with hints of blackberry, blackcurrant, mulberry and plum. If we trace the aromas further, black tea, oriental spices and cocoa beans are added. The Vigneti del Vulture Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture is wonderfully dry for wine enthusiasts. This red wine is never coarse or austere, but round and smooth. This dense red wine is balanced and multi-layered on the palate. Thanks to its balanced fruit acidity, the Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture flatters the palate with a pleasing sensation without lacking freshness. The finish of this well-matured red wine from the Basilicata wine-growing region, more precisely from Aglianico del Vulture DOC, impresses with its remarkable persistence. The finish is also accompanied by mineral notes from the soils dominated by volcanic and silicate rock. Vinification of the Vigneti del Vulture Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture This well-balanced red wine from Italy is made from the Aglianico grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Basilicata. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into soils of silicate rock and volcanic rock. The grapes for this red wine from Italy are harvested exclusively by hand at the time of optimum ripeness. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are quickly taken to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. Once fermentation is complete, the Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture is matured in oak barriques for a further 24 months. Dining recommendations for the Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture from Vigneti del Vulture This red wine from Italy is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is the perfect accompaniment to stuffed peppers, boeuf bourguignon or duck breast with sugar snap peas. Awards for the Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture from Vigneti del Vulture In addition to a price that is absolutely reasonable for the quality, this red wine from Vigneti del Vulture can also boast awards, including medals. In detail, these are for the 2018 vintage Sydney IWC - Blue Gold