Aglianico del Vulture DOCG Superiore Daginestra 2021 Grifalco

What kind of wine is it

Daginestra di Grifalco is an Aglianico del Vulture Superiore made from Aglianico grown in the Vulture area of Basilicata. It is a full, structured red with a mineral profile and fine tannins, shaped by fermentation and ageing in Slavonian oak casks and by a prolonged maceration that brings intensity and balance.

Where it comes from

The grapes come from vineyards in the municipality of Ginestra, in the heart of the Vulture in Basilicata. Here Grifalco tends plots particularly suited to Aglianico, aiming for full ripeness and meticulous selection of the fruit, to deliver a wine with a solid framework and a long, precise palate progression.

How it is made

Harvesting is done by hand with selection in the vineyard, followed in the cellar by a second sorting via linear destemming, designed to remove green residues and retain only ripe berries. After gentle crushing and destemming, fermentation takes place in Slavonian oak casks at a controlled temperature up to 28 °C; maceration lasts for over 60 days and malolactic occurs naturally. Ageing continues for 12–18 months in Slavonian oak casks and is completed by at least 12 months in bottle.

Tasting notes

In the glass it shows a deep, bright ruby red. The bouquet is rich, with crisp red fruit, a ferrous streak, hints of cocoa and nuances of rosehip, mint and fern. On the palate it is mineral, broad and structured, with fine tannins and a well-present acidity that supports length and persistence, keeping the finish balanced.

Food pairings

It pairs naturally with flavorful, well-structured dishes, where tannin and acidity complement the protein component and slow cooking. It is recommended with game, braises and aged cheeses, enhancing intensity and complexity without losing definition on the palate.

When to serve it

This is a red suited to dinners and structured menus, when you want a glass with character yet restraint. It shows well served at 16–18 °C and, if desired, after a brief decant to relax the tannic profile and bring the aromas into focus. The long maceration and maturation in Slavonian oak contribute to its ability to evolve over time.