La Bottaia

Producer:
Casa Maschito
Region:
Basilicata
Grape:
Aglianico del Vulture (100%)
Classification:
DOC
Vintage:
2013
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine of Basilicata’s native grape, Aglianico del Vulture. Another Aglianico made from a selection of grapes collected at the end of October from vineyards situated on volcanic-clayey soils. After ageing for 18 months in small French oak barrels it’s a wine of a perfect structure and very fresh at the same time. The name “Bottaia” signifying “a cellar with barrels” refers to the already mentioned place, where this noble wine ages and matures. It’s already outstanding now, but after two or three years it will taste even better.

Details

Color: ruby red with orange reflections, shimmering.

Aroma: complex, rich, notes of cherry jam, vanilla, pepper.

Flavor: warm, harmonious, tannic.

Food matching: excellent with meat-based dishes, also grilled meat.

Serving temperature: 18°/20°C.

Alcohol content: 14,5%.

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