Forentum – Aglianico del Vulture 2016

  • Vitis in Vulture

  • Italy
  • 750 ml

  • Red
  • 14 %
  • 1.7 g/L

$40.50 /Bottle

Case of 6 bottles

Forentum wines are made from Aglianico grapes and represent very well the quality and typicality of the territory. Forentum expresses the strength of Vitis in Vulture vineyards located on the foothills of the volcano “Monte Vulture” in the territory of Lavello, “city of wine” and fertile agricultural town in Basilicata.

The Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) selects the best wines from indigenous grapes and rewards them with ” vine shoots “. The Forentum Aglianico del Vulture DOC 2016 was awarded with 3 shoots out of 4.

6 x 750 ml

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Detailed information

  • Appellation

    Aglianico del Vulture D.O.C

  • Variety

    Aglianico del Vulture 100 %

  • Year

    2016

  • Caracteristic

    5 Vinitaly Stars & Selected amongst the best Aglianico del Vulture wines

  • Color

    Red

  • Country of Origin

    Italy

  • Region

    Basilicata

  • Percent Alcohol

    14 %

  • Sucre

    1.7 g/L

  • Bottle size

    750 ml

  • Robe

    Lively ruby red colour with garnet reflections

  • Aroma

    Bouquet with toasted notes and fruit in alcohol, elegant aroma with typical spicy hints

  • Notes

    On the palate it expresses all its personality and structure, with great balance between tannins and softness

  • Pairing

    First courses with meat-based sauces, red meats and aged cheeses

  • Serving Temperature

    18°C

  • Ageing

    12 months refining in french oak barrels and in bottle. The wine lends itself to further 10 years ageing.

  • Vinification

    Harvest last week of October, beginning of November, vinification with maceration on the skins for about 15 days and aging for 12 months in French oak barrels and then in the bottle.