Pipoli Rosato is one of those rosés that immediately shows that Southern Italy can do much more than just full-bodied red wine. On the volcanic slopes of Monte Vulture, Aglianico develops a surprisingly fresh, lively side, with just enough fruit to make it irresistibly delicious. This is not just a rosé that looks beautifully pale pink in the glass; this is a wine with energy, tension, and true character.
The grapes come from Acerenza, in the province of Potenza, on the volcanic slopes of Monte Vulture in Basilicata. It is precisely this origin that makes this wine so interesting, as the altitude provides freshness and the volcanic soil adds extra tension to the fruit. The vineyards are planted using alberello basso, a low bush vine pruning system well-suited to warm, poor soils and controlled yields.
- Located up to 800 meters altitude: remarkably high for Southern Italy, allowing the grapes to ripen more slowly and retain more aromatic tension.
- Volcanic soils of Monte Vulture: give the wine extra character and a subtle mineral tension.
- Late growth cycle: due to the altitude, Vulture is one of the last areas in Italy to harvest, which works perfectly for late-ripening grapes like Aglianico.
The wine is made with remarkable precision, with a strong focus on freshness and pure fruit. The grapes go directly into the press, where only the finest must is extracted under low pressure. This is followed by a cool fermentation of the free-run must at 10 °C, preserving the lively fruit and fresh style. Aging takes place in stainless steel on its fine lees, which adds extra roundness without losing the wine's crisp character. The winemaker of this Pipoli Rosato is Danilo Gizzi.
- Direct pressing under low pressure: keeps the style refined and pure.
- Fermentation at 10 °C: preserves freshness and aromatic precision.
- Aging in steel on the lees: adds a little more suppleness and softness on the palate.
Aglianico – Monte Vulture
Aglianico is a late-ripening Southern Italian grape typically known for powerful red wines, but here it yields a surprisingly fresh and elegant rosé style. The combination of altitude, volcanic soil, and cool fermentation gives this grape in Pipoli Rosato much more finesse than you might expect.
