Donpà Aglianico del Vulture Regio Cantina 2008
The 2008 Donpà is a red wine produced by Regio Cantina, officially registered as Società Agricola Valiano Srl. This wine is classified as a Denominazione di Origine Controllata and comes from the Aglianico del Vulture appellation in southern Italy. It is bottled at 14.5% alcohol in a standard 750 ml format.
The wine originates from Basilicata, one of Italy's most mountainous and least populated regions. The viticulture here is centered around the extinct volcano Monte Vulture, which defines the Aglianico del Vulture area. The vineyards benefit from high altitudes and significant temperature variations. The local soil is black, volcanic, and rich in potassium, making the area one of the most prominent red wine appellations in southern Italy.
This wine is made from Aglianico, a traditional southern Italian grape variety. The grape is primarily cultivated in the regions of Campania and Basilicata, where it is closely linked to the specific volcanic terroir of the region.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Basilicata
This region is one of Italy's least populated and most mountainous. Wine-wise, it centers around one giant: the extinct volcano Monte Vulture. This is where you find the Aglianico grape in perhaps its most mineral and austere form, known as Aglianico del Vulture. The soil is black, volcanic and rich in potassium, which gives the wines an almost "smoky" character.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Opening
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