Aglianico 'Camerlengo' Camerlengo

Basilicata IGT • Basilicata • Camerlengo
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Camerlengo
Region
Basilicata
Denomination
Basilicata IGT
Alcohol
12.5%
Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation and maceration of 25 days in in chestnut barrels, soft pressing, no clarification, filtration and addition of sulfur
Aging
12 months in tonneaux, 8 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Aglianico 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Basilicata, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. Its 12.5% alcohol content supports a rounded, well-integrated style. Crafted from Aglianico 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect layered dark fruit aromas, firm tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards vines of 40 years old at 500 meters above sea level on vulcanic soils South-East facing. Yield per hectare to 50 quintals. Grown organically. Vinification: spontaneous fermentation and maceration of 25 days in in chestnut barrels, soft pressing, no clarification, filtration and addition of sulfur. The wine is aged 12 months in tonneaux, 8 months in bottle. A wine true to Basilicata's tradition of powerful, age-worthy wines.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano

About Basilicata Wine Region

Basilicata's volcanic Mount Vulture soils give its wines a distinctive mineral backbone.

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