Your basket is empty.
Fresh, elegant, and well-integrated, yet complex, full-bodied and brooding. This feisty red has notes of ripe black cherry, dried thyme, fig, and white pepper. Rich, slightly smoky, and mineral, with soft tannins and a long, lingering finish. Organic producer, Elena Fucci has 6 hectares of Aglianico vines, which surround her family home, as part of Contrada Solagna of Titolo at the foot of Mount Vulture in Basilicata. This unique, fertile land is made up of volcanic soils, rich in minerals, which makes for ideal conditions for growing quality Aglianico. Read More
Fresh, elegant, and well-integrated, yet complex, full-bodied and brooding. This feisty red has notes of ripe black cherry, dried thyme, fig, and white pepper. Rich, slightly smoky, and mineral, with soft tannins and a long, lingering finish. Organic producer, Elena Fucci has 6 hectares of Aglianico vines, which surround her family home, as part of Contrada Solagna of Titolo at the foot of Mount Vulture in Basilicata. This unique, fertile land is made up of volcanic soils, rich in minerals, which makes for ideal conditions for growing quality Aglianico.
The Fucci family vines range between 50 and 70 years old, some of the oldest of the area. The Aglianico grapes are harvested in small baskets are taken to the cellar for selection. Whole bunch fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Maceration of around 14/15 days. After the wine is drawn off and the remainder is softly pressed. Malolactic fermentation occurs in 500-liter French tonneaux (100% new) for 12 months. Following at least 6 months in bottle before the release.
Elena Fucci is a name that is synonymous with winemaking in Basilicata and today, Elena, along with her eponymous winery, is one of the greatest ambassadors of this often-forgotten region. Elena Fucci, now in her forties, cultivates grapes on six hectares of her family’s land and produces wines exclusively within the appellation of Aglianico del Vulture. Her Aglianico del Vulture Titolo is considered by many to be the best red wine in southern Italy - it offers dark berries, leather, fresh spice, a brooding charm and serious ageability. Organic certified, minimal intervention, and absolutely committed to sustainability, in 2000, Salvatore Fucci, was about to sell his family’s land when his daughter Elena convinced him to keep it, promising to maximise its potential after studying Oenology. Aren’t we thankful it worked! Through her dedication to the land and tireless study of the Aglianico grape, Elena Fucci tames this difficult variety into wines of clarity, minerality, complexity and finesse.
Browse products
Join our mailing list and receive 10% off to start exploring our selection. We’ll send you our top recommendations, latest journal entries and updates on sales too good to miss – you’ll be able to update your preferences at any time.
For more information about our privacy practices please read our Privacy Policy.