Paternoster
Don Anselmo Aglianico del Vulture 2017
Aglianico del Vulture DOC
Don Anselmo is a landmark wine made from 100% Aglianico grapes, the native varietal in Basilicata for which the region is renowned. It is dedicated to the winery’s founder, Anselmo Paternoster, and represents the history, roots, and continued importance of the Paternoster family in the area of production of the wines, Vulture. The grapes come from small and particularly old vineyard parcels in Barile, located at 2000 feet above sea level, with naturally low yields (35- 40 quintals per hectare). The soil is volcanic, with a significant levels of lava and ash.
Vineyard
The vineyards from which the grapes that go into making Don Anselmo are located are quite small and date back decades. They are located in Barile in the province of Potenza in Basilicata. They are located at nearly 2,000 feet above sea level and have naturally low yields.
Winemaking
The Aglianico grapes are generally harvested at the end of October. The grapes are crushed and destemmed and the must macerates on the skins in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 15 days. During this period, several pump overs are carried out. The wine ages 50% in large Slavonian oak barrels and 50% in French barriques. Final bottle aging lasts 12 months.
Color
Red
Appellation
Aglianico del Vulture DOC
Alcohol
14%
Suggested Retail Price
$70.00
Reviews
"Unexpectedly soft and pliant"
Vinous (92+) - November 17, 2022
"Like an amplified expression of everything expected from an Aglianico del Vulture, the 2017 Don Anselmo lifts from the glass with a savory and exotic bouquet as musky currants, underbrush and cigar ash are contrasted by nuances of ginger and spiced citrus rinds. It's unexpectedly soft and pliant on the palate with creamy waves of textural black fruits, yet beneath it all, a web of fine tannins slowly builds. Wood tones, liquid-dried florals and a potent staining of primary concentration are left to linger through the long finale, as the Don Anselmo displays its hulking structure." - E.G. 11/22
"Leather, tar, grilled herbs"
Wine Spectator - August 2, 2023
"A rich, savory red, with a fragrant mix of leather, tar, grilled herbs and loamy earth, plus flavors of sun-dried cherry and date. The spiced finish reveals firm tannins that are dusty but well-knit."-A.N 8/23
Other Wines by this Producer
Vulcanico Falanghina
Basilicata IGT
Volcanic wines are currently one of the hot topics in the wine world, and the Vulcanico Falanghina is having its moment in the sun. The name “Vulcanico” highlights the fact that the grapes are harvested from vineyards near the base of Mount Vulture, an extinct volcano. The Vulcanico combines the freshness, balminess and delicacy of the Falanghina grape with the brightness and generosity that one would expect from a white wine from southern Italy. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks for 10 days and remain in contact with the lees for approximately 5 months.
Synthesi Aglianico del Vulture
Aglianico del Vulture DOC
In 1997 Paternoster added the name “Synthesi” to what previously had been labeled simply as Aglianico del Vulture; the word synthesi refers to “synthesis” in English, as the wine is made from grapes grown in different sections of the Vulture. Synthesi is an Aglianico intended for drinking young, and is an excellently priced example of what the grape is all about.
