Vignolé Aglianico Rosato Sannio DOC (2022) - Vinicola del Sannio
Aglianico is a historic variety dating back to Greco-Roman times, well adapted to the Campanian wine landscape.
Vignolé Aglianico Rosato Sannio DOC (2022) - Vinicola del Sannio
Type: Vino Rosato
Area: Italy, Campania, Beneventano
Appellation: Sannio DOC
Grape variety: Aglianico
Vintage: 2022
Winery: Vinicola del Sannio
Alcohol: 12.5
The appellation: Sannio DOC
Sannio DOC is one of the most versatile and representative appellations in Campania, located in the hilly area surrounding the city of Benevento, in the heart of the ancient territory of Sannio. This DOC promotes numerous native Campanian varieties, both white and red, in an area characterised by hills, limestone-clay soils and a continental-Mediterranean climate that gives wines of great freshness, typicity and drinkability. Sannio DOC is considered one of the areas with the greatest winegrowing vocation in Campania and among the most interesting in southern Italy for value for money.
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Who makes it: Vinicola del Sannio
Founded in 1960 by Pasquale Pengue, Vinicola del Sannio is a family estate at Castelvenere, the village with the largest planted area in Campania. For three generations the winery has devoted itself to championing the native grape varieties of the Sannio, with an approach that combines tradition and innovation. The production philosophy rests on: Careful selection of grapes from its own vineyards and from local growers Single-variety winemaking to bring out varietal character Modern technology to guarantee quality and food safety Environmental sustainability and respect for the land
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Aglianico
Aglianico is one of the greatest red grape varieties of Italy and of the Mediterranean, often called the "Barolo of the South" for its ability to produce deep, austere and long-lived wines. Most probably originating in Magna Graecia (the name may derive from "Hellenico"), it is today grown mainly in Basilicata and Campania, where it gives rise to some of the most complex and structured wines in the peninsula. Its distinctive features are a marked natural acidity and a substantial tannic structure, which call for long ageing in order to show at their best. When well handled, Aglianico gives vibrant, elegant and deeply territorial wines.
Find out moreVignolé Aglianico Rosato Sannio DOC: the Beneventano area
Beneventano
The Beneventano is a historic wine-growing area of Campania, in the north-east of the region around the city of Benevento. This area, marked by gentle hills, volcanic, clay and limestone soils and a continental climate tempered by Apennine breezes, is one of the beating hearts of Campanian viticulture. The Beneventano grows native varieties of very ancient tradition, such as Falanghina, Greco, Fiano, Aglianico and Coda di Volpe, capable of giving fresh, intense and authentic wines, increasingly appreciated both in Italy and abroad.
Find out more about BeneventanoClimate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Inland area
Profile of Vignolé Aglianico Rosato Sannio DOC
Primary aromas: Floral notes, tending towards rose
Secondary aromas: Fresh red fruits, such as strawberry and cherry
Tasting notes: A bright pale pink colour. On the nose, a floral scent with hints of rose. On the palate, it is soft and delicate, with good freshness and harmony.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Slender, light |
| Acidity | Fresh |
| Tannin | No |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Medium, with a floral finish |
| Colour | Bright pale pink |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Light |
Winemaking methods used for Vignolé Aglianico Rosato Sannio DOC
Soft pressing
Soft pressing is a gentle winemaking technique, used to extract the must from the grapes with the least possible pressure. This method makes it possible to obtain a high-quality must, free of excessive phenolic or tannic substances, ideal for producing elegant white, rosé and red wines.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreStatic settling
Static settling is a natural clarification technique used mainly in the making of white and rosé wines, but sometimes for red wines too, to separate the solid particles suspended in the must or wine without the use of chemical agents or mechanical filtration.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Vignolé Aglianico Rosato Sannio DOC
In bottle
Ageing in bottle is a fundamental stage in the production of quality wines, during which the wine continues to develop in an oxygen-free environment. This process allows the wine to harmonise its components, soften the tannins and develop more complex, mature aromas, without the external influence of wood or other materials. Ageing in bottle can last from a few months to several years, depending on the type of wine and the style sought, and is particularly used for structured red wines, long-lived whites and metodo classico sparkling wines, improving their elegance, finesse and length on the palate.
Find out moreIn stainless steel (1–6 months)
Ageing in stainless steel for 1 to 6 months is a winemaking practice widely used for young, fresh, varietal wines, aimed at preserving the aromatic fragrance and gustatory integrity of the wine immediately after fermentation. This choice allows the wine to be stabilised, to settle naturally and to be ready for drinking within a few months, retaining vitality, tension and precision.
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