The grapes are harvested in a state of advanced ripeness, are delicately pressed and destalked. When vinification is completed the wine ages for 14 months in 350- litre tonneaux of French oak, followed by a further period of finishing in the bottle.
NOTES
Tasting Notes
Dark ruby red. Intense, rich and fragrant aroma of cherries, wild strawberries and raspberries. Clean, fruity, lightly sweet with spicy notes and a long finish.
Region
Apulia
Grape Variety
100% Aglianico
ABV
13%
BOTTLE SIZE
750 ml
ABOUT Masseria Altemura
Located in the beautiful Salento Peninsula, an area with a long history but which is now looking determinedly forward towards the future, the Masseria Altemura Estate’s mission is to offer a new perspective on the wines from the Southern Italian Region of Apulia. Geographically the Estate lies in the centre of Apulia, between the Ionian and the Adriatic Seas which lap the shores of the region. A unique maritime climate and abundant sunlight provide Masseria Altemura with very favourable conditions for grape growing.
