Elena Fucci: Titolo by Amphora 2019

Decanter über: Titolo by Amphora

-- Decanter: Elena Fucci works with the red variety, Aglianico, which thrives in the volcanic soils of Vulture in Basilicata. The variety has a dark colour, high tannins and high acidity and is often called the 'Barolo of the south'. Fucci recently began experimenting with amphora to better handle aromas and tannins. 'The wine develops faster in amphora, and becomes more mineral, something positive for Aglianico that otherwise needs a long time of ageing to develop correctly,' she said. Titolo by Amphora 2019 reveals rich and complex aromas, with elegant spicy notes, aromas of small dark berries, sensations of undergrowth and hints of tobacco. It has great intensity, is long and deep, and has a dense and evolved tannic texture - albeit slimmer than many other Aglianico. The finish is lively and fresh, with beautiful sapid notes. It's an intense and austere wine that directly delivers a unique terroir character in the glass. 94/100