Aglianico del Vulture
Aglianico is a red grape variety, particularly widespread in the region of Basilicata, and, to a slightly lesser extent, in the province of Avellino in Campania, where it is also known by other names (Gnanico, Agliatica, Ellenico, Ellanico, Uva Nera).
Aglianico has truly ancient roots. According to some researchers, the tradition of growing this variety dates back to the beginning of the Roman state. The strain was to be the basis for the production of Falerno wine, celebrated in the works of classical antiquity. The grapevine was brought to Italy by the ancient Greeks at times, when their first colony, Cumae, was established in today's Italy (on. Only, pol. Kume) or immediately after this event. The original name Hellenica evolved over time to Hellanic, to finally take the present form of Aglianico. This happened only at the end of the 15th century, in times, when the rulers of the Aragonese dynasty sat on the throne of the Kingdom of Naples.
In the region of Basilicata, The cultivation of this grape variety is concentrated mainly in the provinces of Matera and Potenza. Tam, in the hills of Volture, the fruits ripen to give the crisp and aromatic Aglianico del Vulture wine, which in 1971 obtained the right to use the DOC appeal.
The hilly Vulture region includes volcanic areas in the northwest of the Basilicata region, between Ofantina Premurgiana (bordering on Apulia) and the Lukan Apennine range. In this area, you can find vineyards located even at an altitude 800 m n.p.m., although the most favorable conditions for viticulture occur in the height range from 200 do 500 m a.s..m.
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