Macarico Rosso del Vulcano

In northern Basilicata, at the terminus of the Apennine mountain chain that forms the spine of Italy’s topography, there is a spent Volcano. It hasn’t erupted for 133,000 years – but its impact on the landscape and the region’s wines can still be felt today. The volcano’s eruptions deposited ash that over the millennia became tuff, a soil that soaks up the abundant rains in the spring, and holds them for the deep-rooted Aglianico vines during hot summers with little precipitation. The 4354-foot cone of the Volcano also plays a crucial role in regulating the weather for the vines—when the hot, dry summer winds blow in from Africa during the daytime, the evening and nights bring cool air down from the mountain to refresh the vines. Thermal excursion runs from 68 degrees at night to 104 during the day, a difference of 36 degrees!

Intense ruby in red color, this Italian red has an elegant nose of fresh red fruit with hints of spice. The palate is rich and full with very fine tannins that give length and  persistence. Fresh, pleasant and fragrant, this wine has a beautiful structure and a full finish.