RED

Caselle
DOC

100% Aglianico del Vulture 

When tradition and hard-earned knowledge are combined with one of the oldest and most important red vine varieties of Southern Italy, the result is simply excellent, or, the result is “Caselle”. Plenty of typical characteristics and elegance for this Aglianico del Vulture, which also has great character and personality. First kept in concrete tanks for two years, Caselle is then left to rest in large barrels for another two years. Finally, the bottling and another year of aging. This is a very enjoyable Aglianico right from the beginning, however, if you find a bottle in your cellar after a few years, be ready for even more wonderful surprises. Caselle is a benchmark for all great red wines of Southern Italy.

Harvested exclusively by hand in mid-late October

Vinification traditional technique with a 15-day maceration period

Refinement 24 months in concrete containers, 24 months in standard barrels, 1 year in the bottle

Alcohol content 13.5%

Bottle 75cl

Available vintage 2016

 28,00 VAT inc.

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Characteristics

Colour:

Ruby ​​red with garnet hints

Bouquet:

Intense and fresh with persistent notes of ripe cherry

Flavours:

Robust, harmonious and with tannins that improve as the wine matures

Characteristics of the production area

Production area: Barile, in the Basilicata region

Soil composition: Medium texture soil of volcanic origin

Training system: Guyot

Age of the vines: 50 years

Exposure of the vineyard: East-Southeast

Altitude: 400m 400m above sea level (1300 feet)

Plants per hectare: 4000

Average yield: 3500 litres per hectare

First vintage: 1968

How to enjoy it

Goes well with

Grilled red meat and stewed game.

Serving temperature

Ideally between 16-18 °C

When to open it

Ideally, open the bottle and let the wine breathe for at least one hour before serving

Wine glass

Large. Ideal for intense and well-structured reds that need oxygen to release their rich and complex aromas

Aging

It can improve if kept in a cellar for up to 30 years

Awards and Recognitions

Discover the awards received by Caselle divided by year