Grifalco Aglianico del Vulture “Grifalco” 2021 750ml

Crushed red plums, blood orange and sweet spice create an alluring bouquet as the 2021 Aglianico del Vulture Grifalco lifts from the glass. This is soft-textured with a saline-tinged core of wild berry fruits. Violet inner florals amass toward the close. The 2021 finishes with medium length and perfumed. Grippy tannins linger as sour citrus nuances add freshness. I truly admire the energy and the classic lines inherent in this beautiful Vulture Aglianico.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Basilicata
• Appellation: Aglianico Del Vulture
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.0%

Varietal

Aglianico

Aglianico is a black skinned grape most commonly associated with the exquisite wines of the Campania region of Italy. It thrives most happily in hot and dry climates, and as such, has had plenty of success in the New World, particularly in the United States, where it is used to great effect in many red wines. It was believed to come from Greece several thousand years ago, brought by Pheonician tradesman, and was wildly popular in Roman times, when it was used in the finest wines made by the Roman empire. Aglianico grapes produce full bodied red wines which have a high tannin and acid content. As such, it has excellent ageing potential, and with a standard amount of time in a barrel, it rounds out and mellows to produce beautifully balanced wines.