Aglianico is one of my favourite grapes. Its homeland is Basilicata, a very small and remote Italian region. This old grape was cultivated in Greece by Phoenician pioneers. The Greeks were the first to bring this grape to Southern Italy. Cultivated near the Vulture vulcano, this grape expresses extraordinary characteristics of minerality - remnants of the salts and iron unique to the volcanic terrain, perfectly absorbed by the grape. I really like "black wines" and the Aglianico is 100% "black"! Full bodied with firm tannins, high acidity: all good references for a wine that we suggest to store in a cellar for a long aging process. The best wines express hints of chocolate and black plum notes. Nothing is better than a good glass of Aglianico del Vulture paired with grilled lamb chops. Try it and let me know....!!
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