Aglianico del Vulture I Portali 2001
Basilium (Italy)
Aglianico del Vulture (Basilicata)
The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red,
moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas
of strawberry, cherry, raspberry, blueberry, plum and violet as well as
pleasing hints of caramel. In the mouth has good correspondence to the
nose, good balance, agreeable tannins, intense flavors and goof body. The
finish is persistent with flavors of blueberry, raspberry and cherry. This
Aglianico ages for 10 months in cask and for 4 months in barrique.
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Alcohol: 13%
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Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Hard cheese
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Suggested glass |
17 °C (62 °F) |
(Young Red Wines) |
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July 2003 |
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