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Aglianico del Vulture, Le Ralle 2019

Red Wine from Italy - S Italy and Islands

7 Reviews

Aglianico is one of southern Italy's leading red grapes, and when grown on volcanic soil, as here, can achieve fantastic quality and complexity. this Basilicata gem has a perfumed nose of fig and black-cherry fruit, black pepper, tobacco and violets. A lovely medium-bodied red with firm tannins and a long finish.

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Code: IT34281

Wine characteristics

Red Wine
Medium-bodied
Aglianico
75cl
Now to 2025
13% Alcohol
oak used but not v. noticeable
Cork, natural

Vegetarian
Vegan

Alovini

Based in the southern region of Basilicata – often described as the arch in Italy’s foot – Alovini is owned and run by the accomplished winemaker Oronzo Alò.

He founded the estate in 2003, putting into practice all the knowledge and experience he had gained over many years working for local co-operatives, during which time he had helped to revolutionise the region’s winemaking by updating equipment and methods.

The vineyards here are incredibly picturesque, with both Mount Vulture’s seven peaks and Acerenza’s Norma Basilica looming over the aglianico vines. Signor Alò is a bright and gifted winemaker who combines a deep knowledge and respect for local grape varieties (greco and aglianico in particular) with a modern approach to capturing maximum levels of fruit.

He acknowledges that he learnt a great deal from flying Bordeaux winemaker Jacques Lurton, who made several vintages in the co-operatives where Alò previously worked. The endless stainless-steel tanks, pumps, filters and state-of-the-art bottling lines on view at Alovini are evidence of the owner’s love of all the latest wine wizardry – and he also has a real talent for designing wine labels.

Mail on Sunday

Get cosy with a binge-worthy Netflix show, pepperoni pizza and this sultry red with flavours of plum, lavender and a touch of mocha.

Charlotte Kristensen

Sunday 4th Sep 2022

JancisRobinson.com

Mid crimson. Deliciously scented with black cherry and wild herbs. Less tannic than a classic/traditional aglianico but still firmly structured. Firm, authentic, slightly rustic but packed with flavour...

Mid crimson. Deliciously scented with black cherry and wild herbs. Less tannic than a classic/traditional aglianico but still firmly structured. Firm, authentic, slightly rustic but packed with flavour and local character. Good value. 16/20

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Julia Harding MW

Tuesday 9th Aug 2022