Winery Macarico - Alto Vulture Aglianico del Vulture

Winery MacaricoAlto Vulture Aglianico del Vulture

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Alto Vulture Aglianico del Vulture of Winery Macarico is a red wine from the region of Aglianico del Vulture of Basilicate.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Aglianico.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
The Alto Vulture Aglianico del Vulture of the Winery Macarico is in the top 40 of wines of Aglianico del Vulture.

Taste structure of the Alto Vulture Aglianico del Vulture from the Winery Macarico

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Alto Vulture Aglianico del Vulture of Winery Macarico in the region of Basilicate is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Alto Vulture Aglianico del Vulture of Winery Macarico in the region of Basilicate often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Macarico's Alto Vulture Aglianico del Vulture.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Aglianico

A very old grape variety grown in Italy, some believe it to be of Greek origin. In France, it is practically unknown. It can be found in Australia, the United States (California), Argentina, etc. It should not be confused with Aglianicone, another grape variety grown in Italy, which is, however, very similar to Aglianico.

Last vintages of this wine

Alto Vulture Aglianico del Vulture - 2017
In the top 40 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Alto Vulture Aglianico del Vulture - 2015
In the top 40 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Alto Vulture Aglianico del Vulture - 2013
In the top 40 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Alto Vulture Aglianico del Vulture - 2012
In the top 40 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Alto Vulture Aglianico del Vulture - 2011
In the top 40 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Alto Vulture Aglianico del Vulture - 2008
In the top 40 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Alto Vulture Aglianico del Vulture - 2007
In the top 40 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Alto Vulture Aglianico del Vulture from Winery Macarico are 2015, 2011, 2013, 2012 and 2006.

Informations about the Winery Macarico

The winery offers 10 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Aglianico del Vulture in the region of Basilicate

The Winery Macarico is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Aglianico del Vulture to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Basilicate
In the top 15000 of of Italy wines
In the top 50 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
In the top 45000 of red wines
In the top 65000 wines of the world

The wine region of Aglianico del Vulture

The wine region of Aglianico del Vulture is located in the region of Basilicate of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Eubea or the Domaine Vigneti del Vulture produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Aglianico del Vulture are Aglianico et Primitivo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Aglianico del Vulture often reveals types of flavors of cream, white pepper or clove and sometimes also flavors of mocha, jam or violet.


The wine region of Basilicate

Basilicata, in Southern Italy, is a region whose name rarely appears in wine circles. It is best known for its red wines made from the Aglianico grape, and in particular for the Aglianico del Vulture appellation. It has only four DOCs, which collectively cover only two of every 100 bottles produced here. The remaining 98% is sold under IGT or, more likely, Vino da Tavola.

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The free-run wine is the wine that flows out of the vat by gravity at the time of running off. The marc soaked in wine is then pressed to extract a rich and tannic wine. Free-run wine and press wine are then aged separately and eventually blended by the winemaker in proportions defined according to the type of wine being made.

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