IT520
Elena Fucci
"Titolo" Aglianico del Vulture DOC
Barile-Potenza , Italy
| Type: | Still Wine |
| Varietals: | 100% Aglianico del Vulture |
| Region: | Barile-Potenza , Vulture |
| Planted: | 1955, 2000 (oldest vine are age 70 years old) |
| Farming Methods: | "Organic practices, manual labour, green harvest. Guyot system and spur-pruned cordon. Manually harvested with small crates the last week of October and is normally one of the latest harvests in Italy" |
| Climate: | Barile has a continental-Mediterranean climate with hot summers, cold winters, moderate rainfall, and winter snow (Dec to March). Combined with 600 m altitude and volcanic soils, it provides ideal conditions for Aglianico vines. |
| Fermentation: | The Aglianico grapes are carefully de-stemmed and crushed in small batches to preserve their integrity. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with a maximum temperature maintained at 22–24°C, allowing a slow and even extraction of color, aroma, and tannins while preserving the varietal’s natural elegance and freshness. Skin contact last between 20 and 25 days. Few pumping over are made. |
| ABV | 14.5% | Size | 750ml |
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
The Titolo vineyard is located on the outskirts of Barile, in northern Basilicata, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves that have been tended for four generations. The Fucci family's story in recent years centers around their prestigious wine: Titolo, named after the local volcanic territory. This Aglianico del Vulture wine exhibits a dark, intense ruby red color with a complex bouquet of ethereal spices, cherry, blackberry preserves, rosemary, tobacco, and cinnamon, with subtle hints of vanilla. On the palate, it is dry and full-bodied, featuring firm tannins and a long finish. While young upon release, Titolo is destined for greatness, with an estimated aging potential of 10-15 years.
