Aglianico del Vulture DOC

Region: Basilicata

History: Established as a DOC in 1971
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Aglianico
Styles and Wine Composition: 

RED WINES

• Rosso (Rd): 100% Aglianico

SPARKLING WINES

• Spumante (RdSp): 100% Aglianico

Significant Production Rules: 

• Vineyard elevation: Minimum 200 m (660 ft); maximum 700 m (2,300 ft)
• Spumante must undergo second fermentation in bottles
• Minimum alcohol level: 12.5%
• Residual sugar: Maximum 10 g/l (1.0%) for Rosso; Spumante may be brut or extra dry
• Aging: For Rosso, minimum approx. 9–10 months (ERD = September 1, V+1); for Spumante, minimum 9 months (ERD approx. August 1, V+1);