Il Sigillo Aglianico del Vulture 2013 - Cantine del Notaio

Grapes: 100% Aglianico del Vulture Harvest: manual in boxes in the last ten days of November / first week of December when the fruit is overripe or withering due to the cold. It is a modern interpretation of a style of Aglianico produced in the past in the area and which recalls a sort of Amarone produced with only Aglianico grapes. Vinification: maceration of about 30 days being able to extract as much as possible having a complete and abundant ripening of the tannins. Aging: in natural volcanic tuff caves, in French oak barrels or tonneaux , for a period of at least 24 months and another 24 in the bottle. Alcohol: about 14.50% Organoleptic examination: it is a wine of great structure, but at the same time elegant. Color: garnet red, bright. Bouquet: the nose is characterized by depth that reveals itself with notes of wild berries in jam, chocolate and black pepper . Taste: opulent and elegant at the same time, the taste has a soft entrance due to the slight residual sugar. It is velvety and characterized by a long spicy finish of licorice and dark chocolate. Pairings : It goes well with dishes of great structure. Good preparations based on meat and cheeses with a great aromatic persistence. The combination with sweets based on melted bitter cocoa is also very valid. Serving temperature: about 18 ° C. Formats: 75cl