This wine is dedicated to Charles of Anjou, the great Medieval king of Southern Italy

Characterization

• Red wine
• Quality: Aglianico del Vulture DOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Aglianico del Vulture
• Vineyard: Melfi at the feet of mount Vulture, on a volcanic soil at an altitude of 550 m
• Crop yield: about 1 kg per vine
• Harvest time:
• Wine making process: Handpicked grapes between end of October and beginning of November Traditional maceration over skins for 10 days in small steel containers at controlled temperature. Wine is elevated in barrique and refined in bottles for 3 months
• Alcohol: 14% vol.
• Serving temperature: 18-19°C
• Food pairings: Perfect with strong tasting traditional dishes from Basilicata Region: Lamb, red dry peppers dishes .Ideal also with roasts and elaborated pasta dishes
• Winery: Carone, Melfi

Degustation

Colour: Rubin red, with violet hues. Bouquet: to the nose red currant , blackberries and spices. Taste: soft, right tannins, elegant structure, it is a delicate balance between wood and nature for those who love Aglianico authenticity

Ratings

• Vintage 2006, 2 red glasses in Gambero Rosso 2009