Aglianico from the volcanic slopes of Mount Vulture has a natural ability to balance depth with freshness, and the 2022 L’Atto captures that harmony in its most welcoming form. This vintage radiates purity and vibrancy, offering a fruit-forward, fragrant style that still carries the unmistakable imprint of Basilicata’s wild, mineral-rich terrain. approachable yet authentic, it reflects the soul of the region with clarity and charm.
Product Details
- Grape Variety: 100% Aglianico del Vulture
- Harvest: Hand-picked during the first ten days of October
- Vinification: 5–6 days maceration; cool stainless-steel fermentation
- Maturation: Minimum 12 months in French oak barrels or tonneaux, aged in natural volcanic-tuff caves
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Farming: Biodynamic
- Owners: Gerardo & Marcella Giuratabocchetti
- Winemaker: Luigi Moio (Enologist)
Sensory Description
The 2022 L’Atto Rosso shows an intense ruby-red hue and opens with generous aromas of ripe morello cherry, plum, dried violet, and hints of warm spice. On the palate, it glides with a silken texture, offering red and black fruits wrapped around fine, chalky tannins. Notes of cocoa powder, lavender, cranberry, and pomegranate add complexity, while its bright acidity keeps everything balanced and energetic. The finish is long, fragrant, and marked by volcanic minerality and fresh fruit purity.
Awards & Accolades
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Gold – CWSA (China Wine & Spirits Awards)
2022 Vintage — Awarded 2023 -
90 Points – Vinous
“Silken textures… lavender and dark chocolate… gently tannic and wonderfully fresh.” -
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
“Bright primary fruit… cherry marmalade, dried cranberry, bitter pomegranate… tame tannins and excellent texture.”
Winemaker's Background
Cantine del Notaio is one of Basilicata’s most celebrated estates, rooted among the volcanic hills of Mount Vulture. Founded by Gerardo and Marcella Giuratabocchetti, the winery blends generational passion for Aglianico with a deep commitment to biodynamic farming and ecological harmony. Aging in centuries-old tuff caves lends a distinctive signature to their wines. Under the guidance of renowned enologist Luigi Moio, the estate crafts expressive, terroir-driven wines that highlight the extraordinary potential of Aglianico del Vulture.
Serving Suggestions
Fresh, structured, and beautifully versatile, the 2022 L’Atto Rosso shines alongside boiled meats, slow-cooked stews, pasta with meat sauces, roasted lamb, mushroom dishes, and medium-aged cheeses, while its vibrant acidity also allows it to pair comfortably with rustic vegetable preparations and hearty Mediterranean fare.
A bright, modern expression of Aglianico that remains faithful to its volcanic roots, L’Atto is an irresistible introduction to the wines of Basilicata, fragrant, energetic, and deeply satisfying.
