Pure Aglianico del Vulture grape
Qëndërnjan Basilicata Rosato di Aglianico I.G.T.
Production area
Vineyards on the hills of Maschito (Basilicata)
Altitude
450/600m m.a.s.l.
Plant density
4400 vines/ha
Cultivation system
Espalier hedge with Guyot cut
Yield of grapes
4000 – 9000 kg./ha
Harvest
First decade of October. Hand picked and transported in little cases, with great respect to integrity of the grapes;
Vinification
Limited contact of must and shells, max. 6 – 8 hours at controlled temperature of 12° C. With selected yeasting agents at 18° C
Malolactic fermentation
Not completed
Aging
In stainless steel and 2 months in glass
Pairings
Excellent with spicy dishes of mediterranean kitchen and other traditional main dishes;
Flavour
The early harvest of Aglianico grapes gives to the Wine harmony and edibility after 4 – 5 months from picking, with fresh and fragrant notes of flowers and fruits. Sweet aftertaste and never to dry with tannins.
Serving temperature
Fresh served, 10° – 12° C