San Martino Aglianico del Vulture Siir 2016
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'Siir' means 'father' in the old local Lucanian dialect of Basilicata. 100% Aglianico sourced from the younger vineyards, this is the entry level Aglianico from San Martino. Only part of the wine spends 12 months in oak and this does much to soften the tannins. The hot climate and rich ancient volcanic and clay soils of the area produce a rich, deeply-colored wine with firm tannins, smooth and rich texture with aromas and flavors of dark fruit and blackberries, dark chocolate, minerals and leather. Dense and layered. Enjoy with pastas with rich sauces and with hearty meat dishes, roasts, bbq and braised meat
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Making its home in the mountainous southern Italy, Aglianico is a bold red variety that is late to ripen and often spends until November on the vine. It thrives in Campania as the exclusive variety in the age-worthy red wine called Taurasi. Aglianico also has great success in the volcanic soils of Basilicata where it makes the robust, Aglianico del Vulture. Somm Secret—The name “Aglianico” bears striking resemblance to Ellenico, the Italian word for "Greek," but no evidence shows it has Greek ancestry. However, it first appeared in Italy around an ancient Greek colony located in present-day Avellino, Campania.
Inhabiting the arch of Italy’s boot, this southern, mountainous region has a relatively small amount of vineyard area under vine. Basilicata has one DOCG for its prized red grape, Aglianico, Aglianico del Vulture Superior, which is limited to the slopes of an extinct volcano. The best whites are made of Malvasia bianca.