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Re Manfredi Terre degli Svevi Aglianico del Vulture Basilicata
Re Manfredi / Terre degli Svevi estate, which is perfectly situated on the slopes of Monte Vulture, an ancient extinct volcano which rises tall over the Apennines mountain range. The estate vineyards are spread along the lower elevations of the volcano's base. Plantings consist mainly of the indigenous Aglianico with smaller amounts of the white Muller Thurgau, Traminer and other varietals spread throughout.
The Re Manfredi Aglianico del Vulture is sourced from 128 acres of estate vineyards located on the lower elevations (1,200 ft) of an extinct volcano. Vines average 30 years and are planted at a dense ration of 3000 vines per acre, and are raised using the guyot and cordon pruning methods.
Grapes are manually harvested upon full ripeness beginning in mid October. Fermentation takes place in neutral vats over a period of 15 - 20 days with daily pumping over of the must. Upon completion the young wines are racked and aged for 12 months in French barrique. Barrels range from 1 to 5 years old. The 2007 Aglianico is rich, ripe and firm on the palate with notes of cherry, earth and spice.--Winemakers Note
Ripe cherry compote nose. Lush, supple, juicy black fruits. Accessible, harmonious. Good length.--Decanter Magazine
Gorgeous, well developed, well integrated, slight bitter nut, spearmint, evergreen, matchstick, smoke, high tannins, esp in the front and mid palate.--Stephen Fahy tasting notes
The most successful wine is again the Aglianico del Vulture Re MAnfredi. The 2007 tastes midway between cherry jam and almonds, and proceeds deftly and drily over the palate.--Gambero Rosso Two Glasses
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Item No: 09582
Size: 750ML
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Re Manfredi Terre degli Svevi Aglianico del Vulture Basilicata
Vineyard Price: $21.95  | Original Price: $39.99 |
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