CALICE Aglianico del Vulture DOC

RELEASE LOCATION:	LCBO Vintages - Front Line
CSPC:	22208
VINTAGE:	2018
WINERY:	Donato D'Angelo
COUNTRY:	Italy
REGION:	Basilicata
TYPE:	Red
VARIETAL:	Aglianico
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE:	13.5%
RETAIL PRICE:	$21.95

Stock Status: Coming Soon

Per Case / Size: 12 x 750ml

Intro: Donato D’Angelo was established in 2001 with the acquisition of about 20 hectares of vineyards located in the most classic production area of the AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE, including the municipalities of Barile, Ripacandida and Maschito.

The vineyards are 80% of the Aglianico variety with a percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Fiano.

The company, which is currently led by Filomena Ruppi and her husband Donato D'Angelo, who have been working in the family business for over four years (historical company in its area), has decided to turn its skills and Donato D'Angelo’s experience with this new company. Currently, the company's production is around 150,000 bottles which are exported to various European and non-EU countries.

Description: The evolution of this wine in a wooden cask gives it a ruby colour that turns to garnet with aging. The 100% Aglianico vines are located on medium-volcanic soil at about 500m a.s.l. in the towns of Ripacandida and Maschito.

Vinification: 100% Aglianico.
Following the completion of the harvest between the 15th and 30th of October, the grapes are subjected to alcoholic fermentation in cement fermenters for about 10 days. Following the completion of the racking and after a period of maturation, the wine is moved into barrels where it remains for at least 18 months.

Flavours: As a result of the aging process, the intense ruby-red colour turns to garnet. The vine typically produces bouquets of berries which are dry and full, in which the animated flavour of young tannins produces an exceptional blend over the years.

Food Pairings: Food Pairing with Aglianico:
Rich and robust meat dishes such as beef stews.
Braised dishes such as Oxtail, Osso Bucco or Lamb Shanks.
Spicy sausages and other barbecued meats.
Game dishes such as wild boar, squab or duck.
Pasta dishes with rich meat ragu.

Review: 2020 GAMBERO ROSSO AWARDED THE WINERY 3 GLASSES OF GAMBERO ROSSO. 2016 4 stars VINI BUONI D'ITALIA. The evolution of this wine in a wooden cask gives it a ruby colour that turns to garnet with aging. The 100% Aglianico vines are located on medium-volcanic soil at about 500m a.s.l. The aging process guarantees an exceptional harmony.