Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
Synopsis
History: Established as a DOC in 1971; became a DOCG in 2010
Vineyard Area: 71 ha / 175 acres (2021)
Production: 500 hl / 5,600 cases (5-year average)
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
RED WINES
- Superiore (Rd): 100% Aglianico
- Riserva (Superiore)
Significant Production Rules
- Minimum alcohol level: 13.5%
- Aging: For Superiore, minimum 3 years, including 12 months in barrel and 12 months in bottle (ERD = November 1, V+3); for Riserva, minimum 5 years, including 24 months in barrel and 12 months in bottle (ERD = November 1, V+5)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
03/07/2014