Aglianico del Vulture Superiore
Wine · PDO · 15 municipalities
Distinguished from its basic DOC sibling by rigorous production standards established upon its DOCG recognition in 2011, Aglianico del Vulture Superiore represents a highly regulated category in Basilicata. Cultivated across fifteen specific municipalities, including Acerenza and Barile, this 100% Aglianico wine is restricted to a maximum yield of 8.0 tonnes per hectare. Unlike non-superiore regional wines, it requires a mandatory minimum of 36 months of ageing—including at least 12 months in wood and 12 months in bottle—and a minimum alcohol content of 13.5% vol. This extensive maturation yields a dry, sapid, and balanced wine with an intense ruby color tending to garnet.
The facts
- Colour
- intense ruby red tending to garnet
- Taste
- dry, appropriately tannic, savory, persistent, balanced
The producers 35
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aglianico del Vulture Superiore produced?
- Aglianico del Vulture Superiore is produced in 15 municipalities in Basilicata, Italy: Acerenza, Atella, Banzi, Barile and more.
- What grape is Aglianico del Vulture Superiore made from?
- Aglianico del Vulture Superiore is made from Aglianico del Vulture N. e/o Aglianico N. (min 100%).
- How long must Aglianico del Vulture Superiore age?
- Aglianico del Vulture Superiore must age at least 36 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore?
- The minimum alcohol content of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore is 13.5% vol.
- What does DOCG mean?
- DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.