Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture DOC

This wine is an explosion of taste and a revelation. The tamed tannins and the fullness make it a companion for hearty braised dishes like veal cheeks with red cabbage and dumplings. But it is also excellently suited as a meditation wine for cold winter evenings.

In the glass, the Riserva shows a deep black color with reddish reflections.

On the nose, the Aglianico is very full and spicy. Aromas of tobacco and leather complement each other with vanilla notes from the barrique aging. Added to this are fruity aromas of black cherries and blackberries.

On the palate, the wine is very intense with full-bodied but almost velvety tannins. The acidity typical of the variety is very well integrated and supports the spicy aromatics, whereby balsamic notes come into their own.

In the heart of Basilicata, in the cultivation zone of the Aglianico del Vulture, lies the small town of Acerenza, approx. 150 km east of Naples. Here, the young winery Vigneti del Vulture, which emerged from the collapse of a local cooperative, has its headquarters. The very well-maintained vineyards are located at an altitude of up to 800 meters above sea level, and mainly local grape varieties are cultivated. The "Piano del Cerro," which consists of 100% of the local Aglianico variety (the Barolo of the South), is an example of this. After gentle harvesting, destemming, and manual sorting, the mash is fermented or macerated in wooden vats for 5-6 months. Then the wine is pressed and aged for 15 months in French oak barriques. After this long maturation phase, the wine is bottled and rests for another 12 months in the bottle to harmonize and mature.

Berliner Wine Trophy 2015: Gold (vintage 2010)

Wine Spectator 2016: 93 points for vintage 2012