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Amphora' Aglianico del Vulture DOC 2019 Bottle Front
Amphora' Aglianico del Vulture DOC 2019 Bottle Front
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Amphora' Aglianico del Vulture DOC 2019 Bottle Back
Amphora' Aglianico del Vulture DOC 2019 Bottle Front
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"Amphora" Aglianico del Vulture DOC - 2020

An experimental wine made by fermenting and aging organic Aglianico in untreated clay amphora, Titolo by Amphora channels the grape’s natural power into a soft and supremely nuanced wine. As the amphora become seasoned year after year, the wine takes on a fuller body after its 18-month aging regimen.

Organic
Vegan
  • Brand: Elena Fucci
  • Region:Basilicata
  • Sub-Region:Potenza
  • Commune/Village:Barile
  • Varietal:Aglianico
  • Color:Red
  • Alcohol:14.0%
  • Size:750ml

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  • Country:Italy
  • How much so2 added:15 mg/L
  • Climate:Location: Barile - Contrada Solagna del Titolo. Exposition: S-SE; Elevation 600 meters. Distance from Sea 85 Km (Adriatic).
  • Harvest Technique:Hand harvested
  • Soil:volcanic soils
  • Vineyard Size:6.5 ha
  • Vine Age (year planted):1960
  • Fermentation:Grapes are destemmed using an optical sorter to select the most perfect berries. Vinification occurs in oak casks. After primary fermentation, the wine is racked, pressed, and returned to barrel to undergo malolactic fermentation. The wine then ages for 18 months.
  • Elevage:18 months in Amphora then 6 months in bottle.
  • Winemaker Name:Elena Fucci
  • Filtration:No
  • Fining:No
  • Scores:92/100 (Vintage 2017)
  • Producer Website:https://www.elenafuccivini.com
  • Total Production:278 cases
  • Sustainable Certificates:Elena Fucci wines are grown and made organically, with a focus on natrual proceses that maintain biodiversity including feritilization with field beans and compost. The estate likewise uses a rainwater capture system, and utilizes on-site weather stations to maximize precision and minimize their impact on the environment.
  • Sustainable Practice:Yes