{"title":"Grifalco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAglianico del Vulture with Volcanic Depth and Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion and Landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrifalco is located on the slopes of the extinct volcano Monte Vulture in the Aglianico del Vulture DOC appellation. Here, in northern Basilicata, some of Southern Italy's most characterful red wines are cultivated on dark, mineral-rich, and volcanic soil at altitudes of up to 600 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasilicata is a small region in southern Italy—akin to the instep of the Italian boot—characterized by mountains, forests, and a more rugged and dramatic landscape than many associate with Southern Italy. The combination of altitude, cooler nights, and volcanic subsoil gives the wines from Vulture their special vitality, structure, and minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrifalco was founded in 2004 by Cecilia and Fabrizio Piccin after more than 20 years as producers of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in Tuscany. They wanted to work even more focused with a single grape and a single terroir—and the choice fell on aglianico, considered the most important blue grape variety in Southern Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, it is their sons Lorenzo and Andrea who carry the project forward. Lorenzo is a trained oenologist responsible for the vineyard and cellar, while Andrea handles the more commercial side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grape and Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAglianico is often called “the Nebbiolo of the South”—not only because of its pronounced tannin and high acidity but also because it can combine power and elegance with significant aging potential. In Vulture, it also acquires a dark, almost graphite-like minerality that is entirely unique. The combination of the altitude and the volcanic subsoil gives wines with both structure and vitality—and with a depth that places the area among the most serious in Southern Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name Grifalco unites the family's roots and their new home: the griffin from Montepulciano and the falcon from Monte Vulture. It is a symbol of both continuity and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards and Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate encompasses 16 hectares of organically cultivated vineyards spread across the municipalities of Maschito, Forenza, Ginestra, and Venosa, where the cellar is also located. The vineyards lie between 450 and 580 meters above sea level, featuring vines from 10 to up to 80 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe soil is predominantly volcanic but varies significantly from parcel to parcel. In Damaschito, the soil is sandy with distinct veins of iron and manganese, giving a characteristic reddish color and contributing to the wine's structure and depth. In Daginestra, the subsoil is characterized by volcanic ash mixed with chalk and clay, which provides a grayish soil and a cooler, tight minerality in the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification and Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard work is organically certified, and each parcel is harvested and vinified separately to preserve its distinctiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, a combination of Slavonian, French, and American oak, along with stainless steel tanks, is used—always focusing on preserving the grape's structure and the area's expression while taming the natural tannins of aglianico without removing its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximately 70,000 bottles are produced annually—solely based on aglianico.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle and Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrifalco's wines are dark and concentrated with ripe tannins, clear acidity, and a distinct volcanic minerality. The tannins are firm but balanced, and the fruit leans towards the darker spectrum with cherry, plum, and spices, often accompanied by a light smoky and ash tone from the volcanic soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are wines with an impressive aging potential—and with a clear imprint of their volcanic origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrifalco at Copenhagen Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor us, Grifalco is a strong example of how precise and terroir-driven Aglianico del Vulture can be. These are wines with structure, minerality, and aging potential—and with a clear and honest expression of Monte Vulture's volcanic soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"grifalco-aglianico-del-vulture-doc-2022","title":"Grifalco Aglianico del Vulture DOC 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe house's classic interpretation of Aglianico from the slopes around Monte Vulture in Basilicata.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from vineyards in Venosa, Maschito, and Forenza at altitudes of 450–550 meters, where the volcanic soil and cool nights provide the wines with structure and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage appears precise and focused with a clear imprint of the area's dark minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the wine is deep ruby red. The aroma opens with dark cherries, plum, and a hint of violet, followed by spices and a light smoky tone. The taste is firm and structured with ripe tannins and a clear, crisp acidity that keeps the fruit in tension. There is both juiciness and bite, and the finish has the characteristic, slightly graphite-like minerality that defines Aglianico from Vulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a wine that pairs well with braised beef, lamb, game, or dishes with mushrooms and dark sauces. It can be enjoyed now with a bit of aeration but also has good aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is made from 100% organically certified Aglianico from 25–40-year-old vines planted with 5,000 vines per hectare and trained in Guyot. The harvest is done manually with careful selection in the vineyard, followed by further sorting in the winery to ensure optimal phenolic ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes place in steel tanks at controlled temperatures below 28 degrees with approximately 10 days of maceration. 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Duften åbner med mørke kirsebær, blomme og et strejf af viol, efterfulgt af krydderier og en let røget tone. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmagen er livlig og fast med moden tannin og en klar syre, der giver energi og længde. Den vulkanske mineralitet fornemmes som en mørk, næsten grafitagtig undertone, der strammer afslutningen op.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDet er en vin, der passer særligt godt til pasta med ragu, grillet kød eller retter med svampe og middelhavskrydderier. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDen er tilgængelig allerede nu, men har også struktur nok til at udvikle sig over de næste år.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinen er lavet på 100 % økologisk certificeret aglianico fra 10–30 år gamle vinstokke plantet med 5.000 stokke pr. hektar og opbundet i guyot. Høsten foregår manuelt med grundig selektion i marken og efterfølgende sortering i kælderen for at sikre optimal fenolisk modenhed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEfter blid afstilkning gærer mosten i ståltank ved kontrolleret temperatur under 28 grader. Herefter lagrer vinen 6–12 måneder i brugte amerikanske fade og franske tonneaux, hvor den malolaktiske gæring finder sted, inden den samles i stål frem mod aftapning. 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