Aglianico del Vulture is an ancient red grape variety originally from Greece. Indeed, its name comes from the term Elleanico (which originates from Greece), which underwent pronunciation changes during the Aragonese rule, eventually evolving into its current appellation. Its cradle is undoubtedly the Vulture area in Basilicata, in the province of Potenza. Monte Vulture (1326 meters above sea level) is an ancient inactive volcano, and on its slopes, Aglianico has found perfect pedoclimatic conditions. Aglianico del Vulture is a vine with small clusters, with berries of an intense blue-black color, preferring the volcanic soils of high and medium hill. It also fears intense heat and autumn frosts, the former mitigated by the altitude of the vineyards, while the latter are fortunately rare in its cultivation area.

The spread of Aglianico in vast areas of southern Italy has endowed it with great adaptability to the cultivation zone and has led to at least two distinct varieties: the properly called Aglianico – mostly cultivated in Taurasi in Campania – and Aglianico del Vulture – widespread in Basilicata. More recently, detailed DNA investigations have established that Aglianico and Aglianico del Vulture are actually biotypes of the same variety, having the same genetic identity. From the Aglianico del Vulture vine, a wine is obtained with an intense ruby-red color tending towards garnet. In the mouth, it is pleasantly tannic, savory, and gains persistence and balance with aging. The structure of the wines aged in wood is suited to be paired with game and spiced meats.