Cantine del Notaio Il Preliminare 2023
Complex aromas of tropical and stone fruits, followed by a round, full-bodied palate with hints of nuts and apricot, marrying freshness with depth and a long complex finish.
Situated at 450-600 metres above sea level, the vineyards are planted in the volcanic soil around the extinct volcano of Vulture. The vines range from four to sixty years old and are planted at five thousand plants per hectare. No green harvest is necessary as yields are naturally low; the grapes were hand-picked from the last 10 days of August.
This was a traditional white wine vinification at controlled temperatures of around 18-20°C. The wine was bottled without oak ageing and remained in bottle for two months before release.
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13% |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Basilicata |
| Subregion | Vulture |
| Grapes | Aglianico del Vulture 40%, Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata 30%, Chardonnay 30% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 2.1 |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Closure | Agglomerated cork |
Cantine del Notaio in the green heart of Basilicata region is a winery leader for the production of wines made from Aglianico del Vulture, a native variety grape. On the most vocated hills of the Vulture area our grapes grow up at the slopes of the Vulture volcano. The roots deep down the soil take mineral elements and water from the common tufo volcanic layer that acts as a water reservoir giving rest to the plants during the hottest days of the year. The wines obtained are full bodied, intense, with a complex carpet of balsamic notes and great minerality. The range of wines based on the Aglianico grape comprises different types, not only the traditional red but also sparkling, rosé and white.
