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Aglianico del Vulture is a DOCG designation for a tannic, full bodied red wine from the Basilicata region of southern Italy.
As the name lays out, it is made from Aglianico grapes grown around Monte Vulture, an extinct volcano which dominates the skyline and landscape of northern Basilicata.
The garnet red wine is also called “Barolo of the South” because of its similar taste. There is also a spumante produced by bottle fermentation.
The zone includes the municipalities of Aderenza, Banzi, Barile, Forenza, Genzano di Lucania, Ginestra, Lavello, Maschito, Melfi, Palazzo San Gervasio, Rapolla, Rionero in Vulture, Ripacandida and Venosa in the province of Potenza.
The vineyards cover about 1,500 hectares of vines and are situated up to almost 700 metres above sea level on the slopes of the eponymous extinct volcano Monte Vulture, which has shaped the area with its special soil type, which is perfectly suited for viticulture. It is fragmented into around 1,000 small estates.
It is made from 100% Aglianico grapes (the DOC regulations state that Aglianico del Vulture is the second permitted variety, but it is identical or a variety).
Found within the province of Potenza, Aglianico del Vulture wines are known for being full-bodied, richly textured with a firm tannic structure and for their chocolate-cherry notes.
The wine pairs specifically well with cheeses, such as the local Pecorino di Filiano DOP, Canestrato di Moliterno IGP and Caciocavallo. The wine also maries well with pasta dishes and meat dishes such as lamb with mushrooms and vegetables.
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