Paternoster Bariliott Aglianico del Vulture DOC

Aglianico from the Vulture is not light fare – but the Bariliott shows the more approachable side of this southern Italian grape variety: fruity, ready to drink, without the severity of older vintages.

Paternoster is among the pioneers of Vulture. The family winery from Barile cultivates volcanic soils at the foot of the extinct Monte Vulture in Basilicata – mineral-rich ash and lapilli soils at altitudes of up to 600 meters. The Bariliott is their entry-level wine: less complicated than the Rotondo, but with the same terroir foundation.

In the glass, it displays a dark ruby ​​red color. The nose offers aromas of sour cherry, blackberry, and plum, along with hints of lavender and black pepper – typical of Aglianico from volcanic soil. On the palate, it is juicy and medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a mineral finish. Not a wine for aging forever, but approachable and with good substance.

• Temperature: 16–17 °C
• Drinking window: now until 2027
• Goes with: Pasta al ragù, grilled lamb chops, caciocavallo podolico