L'Atto Cantine del Notaio 2021

"L'Atto" from Cantine del Notaio is a version of Aglianico that, without undermining the personality of the vine, comes in a simple and immediate guise. Straightforward and strong, linear and dense, this interpretation of Aglianico brings the King of Vulture to the most convivial and everyday tables. Cantine del Notaio firmly believes in the extraordinary qualities of this variety, which is vinified, highlighting its many facets. The Giuratrabocchetti family, owners of the winery located in Rionero in Vulture, have great respect for the plant, its fruit and the land. For this reason, fieldwork is inspired by a personal interpretation of organic and biodynamic agriculture. Gerardo Giuratrabocchetti learns experimentation and a scientific approach to new agronomic methods from the latter.

Harvesting is done manually during the first decade of October. Then, a short maceration and fermentation inside steel containers precede the ageing phase. It takes place at natural volcanic tuff caves, where the wine rests for a minimum period of 12 months in French oak carats or tonneaux.

The red wine "L'Atto" presents itself in the glass in an intense and bright ruby red colour. The nose shows a fruity character of black cherry and crunchy red fruits, from which a spicy trail reminiscent of white pepper emerges. A very pleasant intertwining of fresh fruit aromas also emerges in the mouth. The body is enveloping and soft but marked by a clear freshness that makes the sip agile. The tannin is sharp, but contributes to finesse. It is a fragrant Aglianico-based wine but, at the same time, dense with personality. Big applause for bringing so much soul even in the simplicity of the everyday.