Don Anselmo Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
Don Anselmo
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
Dedicated to the memory of the grandfather who founded the Company: it represents both the roots and the continuity of a tradition.
Don Anselmo is an iconic symbol of the history, roots and continuity of the Paternoster winery and Aglianico wines from Monte Vulture in Basilicata. Year after year, this wine named after the founder, Anselmo Paternoster, reaps critical acclaim, and should be in the cellar of every dedicated Italian wine enthusiast.
Don Anselmo is an iconic symbol of the history, roots and continuity of the Paternoster winery and Aglianico wines from Monte Vulture in Basilicata. Year after year, this wine named after the founder, Anselmo Paternoster, reaps critical acclaim, and should be in the cellar of every dedicated Italian wine enthusiast. Many believed the late-ripening Aglianico could never achieve greatness. The Paternoster family saw the potential of the volcanic soil, rich in tuff, able to give a degree of depth and complexity to wines capable of ageing for decades. Meticulous work in some of the denomination’s best vineyards, separate vinification, blending, and intelligent use of wood aging complete one of Italy’s, if not the world’s top red wines.
Tasting Note
Bright, deep ruby red; on the nose it displays a broad, complex bouquet, with notes of red fruits, leather, balsamic herbs and dark spices. On the palate it is dry and potent, with great structure and elegance and an extremely long finish.
Vinification and Maturation
The grapes are picked by hand; classic red wine fermentation. Fermentation and maceration on the skins in stainless steel for 15-18 days at 25°-28°C with pumping over 3 times a day until ¾ of the fermentation is complete, followed by délestages. Maturation in large Slavonian oak casks for 50% and in French barriques (used once previously) for the remaining 50% for 24 months. Bottle-aging for 12 months.
Serving Suggestions
A fine wine for roasts, particularly of lamb and red meats; it is also an excellent “meditation wine”.
Alcohol
14% by vol.
Origin
4 hectares in the commune of Barile, in the hamlet of Gelosia. 50 year-old vines (Paternoster’s historical and ampelographic heritage) lying at 600 meters above sea level; very low yields (3,500-4000 kg per hectare).
Serving Temp.
18°C
Grapes
Aglianico del Vulture 100%
Bottle Size
0.75l
