The Volcano, architect of Aglianico del Vulture
Nature gave a gift to the lands of Vulture, in Basilicata, the Volcano that enriched them over the centuries with its eruptions and lava flows, and it is on these lands that an ancient grape variety produces one of the best grapes, turned in a red noble wine by the work of man: the Aglianico del Vulture.
GEOGRAPHY
The geographical advantage of mount Vulture is strictly connected to climate, this is a southern area the clime of which is very similar to the northern one. Long day light hours and high thermic excursions are the elements that characterize these places unique for their climatic and soil conditions.
CLIMATE
The areas are well ventilated, the ideal altitude for the cultivation of Aglianico del Vulture is between 400-500 meters a.s.l. up to 800 meters a.s.l. with Pinot Noir in the Contrada Calata delle Brecce.
SOILS
The variety of the eruptive material deposited along the slopes of the Vulture and its different compositions are the tangible demonstration of the diversity of the various soils and crops in the entire area of the Vulture.
GRAPES
The Vulture can be considered from the wine-growing point of view "the place of wonders", one of the few areas in the world where it is possible to cultivate every variety of vines. It is sufficient to vary exposure and altitude, Aglianico is cultivated at altitudes ranging from 300 to 500 meters a.s.l., white grapes between 500 and 650 meters a.s.l. to reach extreme altitudes up to 800 meters a.s.l. where it is possible to breed Pinot Noir with excellent results.
Our Timeline
Birth
FIRST HARVEST
Divinus
Nocturnal harvest
Nocte
New Vineyards
Pinot Noir Lucano is born
Vulcano 800
Cotarella joins Terra dei Re
Lerà Rosso
Calata delle Brecce
The Ancient Heart of Aglianico del Vulture
Located on the slopes of Mount Vulture, the ancient volcano of Basilicata, near the volcanic lakes of Monticchio, insists on an area of about 4 hectares, immersed in the vineyards of Aglianico and Pinot Noir.
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