Tasting notes:
Archivio Aglianico. Big, rich, warming and smooth. Plenty of fruit flavours with some spice on the long finish. This is fantastic value. Presented in a big heavyweight bottle too. This wine is clear and complex, with enjoyable hints of cherry and red berries fragrance, followed by a marked vanilla and spicy note.
Food:
Aglianico pairs very well with all roasted red meats and aged cheeses.
Region/Producer:
Aglianico is a black grape grown in the southern regions of Italy, mostly Basilicata and Campania. It is considered with Sangiovese and Nebbiolo to be one of the three greatest Italian varieties. Aglianico is sometimes called “The Barolo of the South” due to its ability to produce highly refined, complex fine wines like the famous Piedmont wine, Barolo.
Made in a traditional manner through daily pumping over for the first 3-4 days after the harvest. After this initial phase then follows a lengthy daily pumping until the alcoholic fermentation is accomplished. When the alcoholic fermentation is over, the decuvage follows and the skins are softly pressed. In order to obtain the best conditions for the start of the malolactic fermentation. After the malolactic fermentation, the wine is racked 2 or 3 times before being transferred partly into steel vats and partly into 500 litre tonneaus for the ageing process.
Since 2005, with the arrival of the third generation, the Rinomata Cantina Tombacco has renewed its direction, starting a journey towards a future of qualitative growth, of the consolidation of its labels in the world market and of sustainable production development. Andrea, who collaborates in administrative aspects and Cristian, who manages the winery together with his father Giuliano, have contributed to the founding in 2007 of 47 Anno Domini, a brand that combines the family tradition with innovation typical of a contemporary approach with a clear focus on the future.
https://www.rinomatatombacco.it/
