Aglianico del Vulture DOC

Aglianico del Vulture See Basilicata map, ref #2
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History: Established as a DOC in 1971
Vineyard Area: 382 ha / 944 acres (2015)
Production: 15,860 hl / 176,000 cases (2016)
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Aglianico
Styles and Wine Composition:
RED WINES
  • Rosso (Rd): 100% Aglianico
SPARKLING WINES
  • Spumante (RdSp): 100% Aglianico

Significant Production Rules:
  • Vineyard elevation: Minimum 200 m (660 ft); maximum 700 m (2,300 ft)
  • Spumante must undergo second fermentation in bottles
  • Minimum alcohol level: 12.5%
  • Residual sugar: Maximum 10 g/l (1.0%) for Rosso; Spumante may be brut or extra dry
  • Aging: For Rosso, minimum approx. 9–10 months (ERD = September 1, V+1); for Spumante, minimum 9 months (ERD approx. August 1, V+1);

Last Disciplinare Modification: 11/30/2011