Aglianico del Vulture La Firma Doc 2012 Cantina del Notaio

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Aglianico del Vulture La Firma Doc 75 cl Cantina del Notaio The name La Firma refers to the signature at the end of a notarial contract. La Firma is a D.O.C.* wine obtained from Aglianico del Vulture grapes. The grapes are harvested at the beginning of November. After a long maceration lasting some 25 days, the wine obtained is transferred to the aging cellar - a series of natural volcanic tufo grottoes - maturing in mainly first passage French oak barriques for some 12 months. La Firma is a wine of structure and long life, with aromas of black forest fruit, liquorice, fenugreek and carob. Its aromatic complexity ends on a sustained balsamic note, supported by soft and elegant tannins. Grapes: 100% Aglianico del Vulture. Harvest time: at the beginning of November. Maceration: long maceration lasting some 25 days. Aging: in mainly first passage French oak barriques for some 12 months., placed in natural caves into the volcanic tufo rock. Bottle fining: 4 months. Alcohol content: about 14 degrees. Serving temperature: 16-18° C (64° F) Organoleptic characteristics: La Firma is a wine of structure and long life, with aromas of black forest fruit, liquorice, fenugreek and carob. Its aromatic complexity ends on a sustained balsamic note, supported by soft and elegant tannins. Food matching: it is excellent with roasted meats. Bottle size: available in 0.375, 0.75, 1.5 and 3 liter bottles. *D.O.C. is the acronym for Controlled Denomination of Origin, which certifies that a wine is produced in a specific area according to precise qualitative and quantitative production laws.

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