Carato Venusio 2017 Aglianico del Vulture DOCG Cantina di Venosa

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CellarCantina di Venosa Contiene SolfitiSi GrapesAglianico OriginItalia RegionBasilicata Size0.75l Vintage2017

The volcanic slopes of Vulture impart a unique minerality and an extraordinary aromatic complexity, further enhanced by extended aging in oak.

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Carato Venusio 2017 Aglianico del Vulture DOCG – Cantina di Venosa: The Essence of Vulture in a Glass

A Noble Aglianico from the Volcanic Hills of Basilicata

Carato Venusio 2017 is a top expression of Aglianico del Vulture, a wine of remarkable structure and longevity, made from hand-selected grapes in the best vineyards of Cantina di Venosa. The volcanic slopes of Vulture impart a unique minerality and an extraordinary aromatic complexity, further enhanced by extended aging in oak.

Wine Characteristics

  • Grape Variety: 100% Aglianico del Vulture

  • Appellation: Aglianico del Vulture DOCG

  • Vintage: 2017

  • Production Area: Vulture Hills – Basilicata

  • Vinification: Stainless steel fermentation with maceration on the skins

  • Aging: 24 months in barriques and large oak casks, followed by 12 months in bottle

  • Style: Dry red, structured and age-worthy

Tasting Notes

  • Color: Deep ruby red with garnet reflections

  • Aroma: Intense and complex, with notes of black cherry, plum, tobacco, leather, and sweet spices

  • Palate: Full-bodied and harmonious, with elegant, well-integrated tannins. Long and persistent finish, with hints of minerality and ripe red fruit

Food Pairings

  • Red meats and game: Braised beef, wild boar in red wine, roasted lamb

  • Traditional Lucanian dishes: Strascinati with ragù, Lucanian sausage, cod "alla potentina"

  • Aged cheeses: Pecorino di Moliterno, Caciocavallo Podolico, Canestrato di Molise

Serving Recommendations

  • Temperature: 18–20°C (64–68°F)

  • Glassware: Large red wine glass

  • Aging Potential: Over 15 years

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Buy Carato Venusio 2017 – Cantina di Venosa from Italian Wine Selection and taste the power and elegance of Aglianico from the volcanic hills of Basilicata.

Cellar
Cantina di Venosa
Contiene Solfiti
Si
Grapes
  • Aglianico
Origin
Italia
Region
Basilicata
Size
0.75l
Vintage
2017
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