{"title":"Venosa Winery","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCantina di Venosa: the identity of Vulture in a bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection \u003cstrong\u003eCantina di Venosa\u003c\/strong\u003e gathers a selection of wines that accurately tell the character of Vulture and the enological Basilicata. Here, labels such as Aglianico del Vulture DOCG, Rosso del Vulture, and a white from Malvasia find their place, providing an essential yet complete overview of the winery's work and its connection to the territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe common thread is the expressive strength of Lucanian wine: structured, deep, and long-lived reds, accompanied by more immediate interpretations and a white offering that expands the range with balance and freshness. The presence of special versions like the magnum format adds value to the selection, making it interesting for convivial occasions and for those who desire a bottle of strong impact in their cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe territory: Vulture and Basilicata\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vulture area is one of the most authoritative references for Aglianico, the flagship grape of the region. The wines of \u003cstrong\u003eCantina di Venosa\u003c\/strong\u003e express this vocation through precise and recognizable denominations, capable of conveying structure, aromatic intensity, and a tannic weave typical of the great reds of Southern Italy. In this collection, the relationship between grape and territory is well perceived, with labels that enhance the minerality and personality of the volcanic soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe labels present in the collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarato Venusio\u003c\/strong\u003e - Aglianico del Vulture DOCG 2013 MAGNUM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarato Venusio\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012 - Aglianico del Vulture DOCG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarato Venusio\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017 - Aglianico del Vulture DOCG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerbo Aglianico del Vulture DOP 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerre di Orazio\u003c\/strong\u003e – Aglianico del Vulture DOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatematico 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosso del Vulture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerbo 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e Bianco Basilicata IGT Malvasia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStyle, pairings, and moments of consumption\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reds from Cantina di Venosa lend themselves to pairings with rich and flavorful preparations: red meats, roasts, game, braised dishes, and aged cheeses find a natural ally in the profile of Aglianico. The younger labels can also accompany structured dishes of Mediterranean tradition, while the more evolved versions, such as \u003cstrong\u003eCarato Venusio\u003c\/strong\u003e, express themselves best with important cuisines and more meditative tasting moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVerbo 2021 Bianco Basilicata IGT Malvasia\u003c\/strong\u003e expands the possibilities of the selection with a fresher and more versatile profile, suitable for appetizers, fish dishes, delicate cheeses, and light first courses. It is a useful choice for those who wish to discover a different face of the winery, without straying from the territorial identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Cantina di Venosa\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection is ideal for those seeking Vulture wines with a strong territorial imprint and a range capable of satisfying diverse tastes. From the more classic expressions of Aglianico to the Malvasia-based white, the selection offers bottles suitable for both tasting and the table, with a coherent, recognizable, and authoritative profile. Discovering \u003cstrong\u003eCantina di Venosa\u003c\/strong\u003e means entering the heart of one of the most interesting areas of winemaking in Basilicata.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the bottle that best suits your style and let yourself be guided by a selection that balances tradition, territory, and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carato-venusio-2017-aglianico-del-vulture-docg-cantina-di-venosa","title":"Carato Venusio 2017 Aglianico del Vulture DOCG Venosa Winery","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCarato Venusio 2017 Aglianico del Vulture DOCG by Cantina di Venosa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarato Venusio 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eAglianico del Vulture DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e with great personality, crafted by \u003cstrong\u003eCantina di Venosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, which authoritatively interprets one of the most iconic territories of Basilicata. It is a dry red, intense and structured, designed for those seeking an Italian wine capable of combining energy, aromatic depth, and an elegant texture, supported by the strength of the grape variety and the volcanic vocation of the production area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates from the \u003cstrong\u003ehills of Vulture\u003c\/strong\u003e, an area historically suited for Aglianico and known for its soils and climate that favor characterful, tense, and long-lived wines. In this label, the \u003cstrong\u003eAglianico del Vulture DOCG denomination\u003c\/strong\u003e finds a full and solid expression, with a style that focuses on structure, depth, and complexity, without sacrificing finesse. The aging in wood and subsequent resting in the bottle contribute to refining the wine's profile, making it suitable even for those who appreciate significant and well-defined reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents a \u003cstrong\u003edeep ruby red\u003c\/strong\u003e with garnet reflections, a sign of evolution and richness. On the nose, it expresses an intense and complex bouquet, where cherry, plum, tobacco, leather, and sweet spices emerge. On the palate, it is full, harmonious, and enveloping, with elegant and well-integrated tannins, good supporting freshness, and a long finish, enriched by fruity and mineral returns. The result is a wine with a mature and authoritative profile, capable of offering a satisfying and persistent sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarato Venusio 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs naturally with rich and flavorful dishes, particularly red meats, braises, roasts, and game. It is also excellent with traditional Lucanian preparations, such as strascinati with ragù or grilled sausage, and finds great balance with aged and structured cheeses. Its personality makes it suitable for important tables and menus that require a red capable of withstanding intense flavors without losing elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal temperature for serving \u003cstrong\u003eCarato Venusio 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e is between \u003cstrong\u003e18 and 20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. To best express its aromatic profile, it can be helpful to open it a little in advance and let it breathe in the glass or in a wide decanter, especially if the bottle has been stored for a long time. A wide glass for structured reds helps to enhance its complexity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine represents a compelling choice for those looking to purchase online a regional red, rich in character and with a strong varietal identity. \u003cstrong\u003eCarato Venusio 2017 Aglianico del Vulture DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the tradition of \u003cstrong\u003eCantina di Venosa\u003c\/strong\u003e with an authoritative style, ideal for convivial occasions, important dinners, or to enrich the cellar with a great red from Southern Italy. 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It is a characterful proposal, designed for those seeking a structured yet elegant red, capable of combining fruit maturity, aromatic depth, and a balanced taste structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe area of \u003cstrong\u003eRosso del Vulture\u003c\/strong\u003e is located in the north-eastern part of the province of Potenza, with vineyards situated between 400 and 450 meters above sea level, in the territory of Venosa and the municipalities of the appellation. This context gives the wine a precise identity, linked to a region suited for the production of personality-driven reds. The name \u003cstrong\u003eMatematico 2020 Rosso del Vulture\u003c\/strong\u003e evokes a curated and measured style, where the richness of the fruit meets careful processing and a passage in French barriques for about six months, which helps to enhance its complexity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents with an \u003cstrong\u003eintense ruby red\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, it offers a deep and complex bouquet, where ripe dark fruits such as raspberry, marasca, dried plum, and cherry emerge, followed by hints of vanilla, white pepper, and tobacco. On the palate, the \u003cstrong\u003eMatematico 2020 Rosso del Vulture\u003c\/strong\u003e is soft, full-bodied, and warm, with a fine and elegant tannic texture. The balance between substance, freshness, and aromatic depth accompanies it towards a long and persistent finish, consistent with its gastronomic vocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its structure, the \u003cstrong\u003eMatematico 2020 Rosso del Vulture\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs well with flavorful and substantial dishes. It is ideal with roasted red meats, braised dishes, light game, oven-baked lamb, and stews. It is also excellent with rich first courses, such as ragù, pappardelle with meat, or well-seasoned baked pasta. It can also satisfyingly accompany aged cheeses, where the wine's softness balances the dish's savoriness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo best appreciate the \u003cstrong\u003eMatematico 2020 Rosso del Vulture\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is recommended to serve it between \u003cstrong\u003e16 and 18 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Made from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Aglianico\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, it combines structure, personality, and finesse in a red wine designed to evolve over time and offer a rich, harmonious sip with great character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction takes place in the north-eastern part of the province of Potenza, in the Vulture area, particularly in the municipality of Venosa. The vineyards are located at \u003cstrong\u003e450-500 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e and are trained on trellises, conditions that favor slow ripening and a harvest capable of preserving balance and aromatic precision. The vines, with an average age between \u003cstrong\u003e50 and 55 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, contribute to the complexity and depth of the wine's profile. The late harvest, carried out between November 1 and 10 with selected grapes picked by hand, reinforces the vocation of Carato Venusio as a red of great territorial expression and long aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents an \u003cstrong\u003eintense ruby red\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhanced by slight garnet reflections, a sign of an already elegant and promising evolution. The bouquet is broad and personal, with notes of dried violet, currant, ripe black fruits like blueberry and blackberry, along with hints of licorice and a finish reminiscent of incense. On the palate, it impresses with its velvety tannic structure, good freshness, and a full-bodied yet always refined structure. The sip is austere, balanced, and persistent, with a style that combines energy and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarato Venusio pairs coherently with \u003cstrong\u003eroasted red meats\u003c\/strong\u003e, game, braised dishes, wild game, and flavorful traditional cuisine. Its structure also makes it ideal with hard-aged cheeses, where freshness and tannin find excellent balance. It is a wine that also pairs well with important occasions and tasting menus focused on rich and intense preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fully appreciate its complexity, it is recommended to serve the \u003cstrong\u003eCarato Venusio Aglianico del Vulture DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e18-20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, uncorking it at least an hour beforehand. 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