Features
Name:
Apulia Aglianico IGT Bio 2018
Terrain:
Ferrous red soil with a layer of limestone rock underneath
Winery
Viticulture has always been a family tradition in Filippo Cassano's family, owner and enologist, who has always been aware of the potentialities of Primitivo in his territory. Thanks to the experience of his father Vincenzo and to his education at the enological school "Basile Caramia" in Locorotondo, Filippo wanted to focus on a pure wine making, exalting the autochthonous and the territorial recognizability of Apulia. Located between Acquaviva delle Fonti and Gioia del Colle, Polvanera is immersed in a unique landscape, with vineyards, dry stone walls and oak barrels.
The winery, unusual and characteristic, is dug for 8 meters in the limestone rock. The structure allows wines to age at a constant temperature, combining utility and beauty. Attached there is a historic farm of 1820 with a rustic taste, used for hospitality.
The winery is located in a very strategic area of Apulia: it is twenty minutes far from both Valle D'Itria and Matera. The harvest takes place in the first ten days of September. Modern pressing and wine-making plants contribute to the realization of the Bio proposal. Together with his precious collaborators and the support of his family, Filippo Cassano continues to carry out an ambitious project, aimed at the valorization of primitivo and other autochthonous vines, continuously exalting the quality of his products.
Description
Aglianico 100% PRODUCTION AREA: Vigneto Marchesana, Gioia del Colle
Organoleptic characteristics:
Deep purple red color with ruby reflections
Dense and elegant nose with hints of blackberry, black cherry, plum and violet, enhanced by hints of licorice, leather and balsamic resins
Clear and austere on the palate, supported by strong tannins and marked freshness. Remarkable long finish with hints of licorice and aromatic herbs.
Storage time:
6-9 years old
Vinification
In stainless steel tanks for 2 weeks at a temperature of 25°C
Acknowledgements
2018 Wine Enthusiast 88/100