Wine Description

The Bisceglia estate is situated on the lower slopes of the extinct volcano, Mount Vulture, in the historic district of Lavello. Gudarrà, in local dialect, means "to be enjoyed." The name of the wine is a tribute to its concentrated flavors, which beg the drinker to enjoy its youthful vitality. Made with 100% Aglianico grapes, hand-harvested in late October.

Tasting Notes

Gudarrà  is deep ruby-red in color with enticing notes of red cherries, cassis, blackberries, sweet spice and a hint of licorice. This is an accessible, versatile red that pairs beautifully with southern Italian pasta dishes, lamb, grilled or roasted game and ripe, flavorful cheeses.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	Mount Vulture area/The Foragine and Le Cortiglie vineyards
Size of vineyard (acres):	19
Soil composition:	Volcanic, limestone, clay and loam
Training method:	Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation (feet):	1,155
Vines/acre:	2,270
Yield/acre (tons):	2
Exposure:	Eastern/Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:	2001
Agronomist/Vineyard manager:	Giovanni Riviezzo

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	100% Aglianico
Harvest time:	October
Winemaking consultant:	Maurizio Angeletti
First vintage of this wine:	2003
Number bottles produced of this wine:	31,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	15
Fermentation temperature (°F):	73
Length of maceration (days):	18
Malolactic fermentation:	Yes
Aging
Aging container:	Barriques
Size of aging container:	225 L
Age of aging container:	New
Cooperage:	French oak: Allier and Tronçais
Length of aging before bottling:	12 months
Length of bottle aging:	5 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	14%
pH level:	3.6
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	1.9
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.8
Dry extract (grams/liter):	35

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