Paternoster Synthesi Aglianico del Vulture DOC- Tommasi

Tasting Note

A vibrant ruby red in color, it displays an ethereal, fragrantly fruity bouquet of blackberries, blueberries, wild berries and pepper. On the palate it is dry and velvety, with well-integrated tannins; it reveals great balance and a persistent aftertaste.

Serving Suggetions

Excellent with all game and red meat dishes, as well as with mature cheeses.

Origin

The area of Mount Vulture Vineyards at 450-600 meters above sea level.

Grapes

Aglianico del Vulture 100%

Vinification and Maturation

Classic red wine vinification with destemmed grapes; maceration on the skins in stainless steel for 12-15 days at 25°-28°C, with periodic pumping over and punching down of the cap. Maturation for 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks for 80% of the wine and in (not new) French barriques for the remaining 20% for 14 months. 7-8 months’ bottle-aging.

Alcohol

13% by vol.

Temp. Serving

16-18°C in calice ampio