Re Manfredi Vigneto Serpara Aglianico del Vulture 2007
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Blend: 100% Aglianico
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A dense, rustic red, layered with dried cherry, wild berry and grilled fig notes. The full tannins are well-integrated as the long, savory finish unfolds with hints of baking spice, mocha, ash and game.
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A beautiful expression of Aglianico made from grapes that were sourced from the estate's Serpara Vineyard, this is darkly concentrated and powerful. It shows great aging potential, with dark fruit tones, natural structure and freshness.
Making its home in the mountainous southern Italy, Aglianico is a bold red variety that is late to ripen and often spends until November on the vine. It thrives in Campania as the exclusive variety in the age-worthy red wine called Taurasi. Aglianico also has great success in the volcanic soils of Basilicata where it makes the robust, Aglianico del Vulture. Somm Secret—The name “Aglianico” bears striking resemblance to Ellenico, the Italian word for "Greek," but no evidence shows it has Greek ancestry. However, it first appeared in Italy around an ancient Greek colony located in present-day Avellino, Campania.
Inhabiting the arch of Italy’s boot, this southern, mountainous region has a relatively small amount of vineyard area under vine. Basilicata has one DOCG for its prized red grape, Aglianico, Aglianico del Vulture Superior, which is limited to the slopes of an extinct volcano. The best whites are made of Malvasia bianca.