# SCEG Aglianico del Vulture (2021)

- **Producer:** Elena Fucci
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Aglianico
- **Region:** Basilicata, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €23
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, liquorice, black cherry, wet stones, vanilla, cedar, cloves, smoke, leather, dried fruit, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

SCEG Aglianico del Vulture is a red wine from Elena Fucci, located in the Basilicata region of Italy, specifically the Vulture area known for its volcanic soils. The wine is made from 100% Aglianico grapes grown on old vines situated at high elevations. Elena Fucci's winemaking philosophy centers on producing a single wine from a single vineyard to best express the unique terroir and the Aglianico grape. The vineyard practices are organic and chemical-free.

## Interesting facts

- Vines are over 70 years old, some planted in the 1950s.
- Vineyard elevation reaches up to 800 meters.
- Farming is entirely organic and chemical-free.
- Harvest is one of the latest in Italy, often in late October.

## Food pairing

The wine's firm tannins and medium+ body are well-suited to complement the protein and fat in red meats, creating a balanced palate. The wine's inherent minerality and savory notes can echo earthy flavors in dishes, while its acidity cuts through richness.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for SCEG Aglianico del Vulture begins with a manual harvest in late October. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperatures, followed by a maceration period of 12-14 days using délestage and pumping over techniques. The wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged for 12 months in new French oak barriques or tonneaux. Some production may also involve aging in terracotta amphorae. The wine receives an additional six months of bottle aging before release. Farming practices are organic and chemical-free.