San Martino - Aglianico del Vulture ‘SIIR’ 2018

  Country: Italy Region: BasilicataAppellation: Aglianico del Vulture D.O.C.Production area: Vulture, ForenzaGrape Variety: 100% AglianicoAlcohol: 13%Aging: Barrique 12 months and stainless steel tank 12 monthsSoil: Volcanic rock, sand and ashAging potential: 8 to 12Serving Temperature: 58 to 64 °F The Grape:Aglianico del Vulture has ancient origins and it is believed to have been introduced by the Greeks in southern Italy in the 7th or 6th century BC. It owes its name to the term Elleanico (in Italian it means Greek) and it hails from volcanic soils nearby the skirts of Mount Vulture, an extinct volcano. Aglianico del Vulture has black, medium-small, ellipsoidal berries with waxy, thin, black skin. The wines made from the Aglianico del Vulture grapes have a deep ruby color with a fruity, very intense, nose evolving with age and becoming more complex, acquiring scents of spices and flowers.Winemaking:In the cellar, the wines are made in a gentle, infusion style to avoid extraction. Eve