Wine Description

The name of this wine is a tribute to the ancient volcano, Mount Vulture, which defines Basilicata’s winemaking landscape. Made from 100% Aglianico, this wine is refined in stainless steel to retain the freshness and character of this indigenous variety.

Tasting Notes

Intense garnet in color with pronounced aromas of blackberries, forest floor and a hint of smoke. On the palate, the wine is harmonious and balanced with soft, round tannins in the finish. Terra di Vulcano makes an excellent aperitif, and also pairs well with pasta dishes, roast game or grilled cuts of beef.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	The Mount Vulture area/The Toppo di Viola vineyard
Size of vineyard (acres):	21
Soil composition:	Volcanic, limestone, clay and loam
Training method:	Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation (feet):	1,250
Vines/acre:	2,270
Yield/acre (tons):	2.8
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:	100,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	14
Fermentation temperature (°F):	70
Length of maceration (days):	17
Aging
Aging container:	Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:	67 HL
Length of aging before bottling:	12 months
Length of bottle aging:	4 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	13.5%
pH level:	3.7
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	3.2
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.3
Dry extract (grams/liter):	31

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