Cantine del Notaio 2016 ' La Firma' Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata

Aglianico is one of Southern Italy’s most noble grapes and often called the Barolo of the south due to its powerful structure and ability to age and improve for years.  Aglianico really shines when grown in volcanic, mineral rich soils and at higher elevations like on the slopes of the dormant Mt Vulture volcano in Basilicata where the cool nights allow the grape to ripen slower.  This unique terroir creates aromatic, powerful and complex wines.  La Firma is smooth, rich and generous like a great Amarone but earthier and more structured.  It’s dense with dried black fruits, plums and spice and the tannins are velvety given its age.