{"title":"Cantine del Notaio","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1998 by Gerardo and Marcella Giuratrabocchetti in the heart of Basilicata, Cantine del Notaio makes benchmark Aglianico del Vulture from volcanic terroir. Their 15th-century cave cellars are carved into tuff; the wines inside are proof that southern Italy's best is just getting started.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cantine-del-notaio-aglianco-del-vulture-l-atto-2022-750ml","title":"Cantine del Notaio, Aglianico Del Vulture L'Atto, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is this wine?\n\u003cbr\u003eCantine del Notaio is a respected estate in Basilicata, southern Italy, founded in 1998 by Gerardo Giuratrabocchetti. The winery specializes in Aglianico del Vulture, the powerful red grown on the volcanic slopes of Monte Vulture. L’Atto is their entry-level Aglianico, sourced from younger vines and crafted to be approachable in its youth, while still expressing the grape’s depth and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy get this wine?\n\u003cbr\u003eAglianico is often called the “Barolo of the South” for its intensity and aging potential, but it can be forbidding in its youth. L’Atto offers a more fruit-forward, early-drinking version from one of Basilicata’s top producers. It delivers volcanic character and real complexity at an excellent price, making it a smart way to discover Aglianico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does this wine taste like?\n\u003cbr\u003eMedium to full-bodied, with flavors of ripe black cherry, plum, and blackberry framed by notes of licorice, spice, and smoky mineral. Firm but polished tannins give structure, while bright acidity keeps it lively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen should you drink this wine?\n\u003cbr\u003eDrink now through 2027 for its juicy fruit and youthful energy. Excellent with hearty southern Italian fare—think braised meats, sausages, aged cheeses, or pasta with rich tomato sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinifera [VIN]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44866384068665,"sku":"NYC-VIN-`27069`-091225-2","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Cantine-del-Notaio-Aglianico-Del-Vulture-LAtto-2022-Red-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_9da5f710.jpg?v=1768514151"},{"product_id":"cantine-del-notaio-la-firma-aglianico-del-vulture-2016-750ml","title":"Cantine del Notaio, La Firma' Aglianico del Vulture, 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is this wine? \u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1998 by Gerardo Giuratrabocchetti, Cantine del Notaio is one of the leading names in Basilicata, dedicated to the noble Aglianico del Vulture. Their vineyards lie on the volcanic slopes of Monte Vulture, whose mineral-rich soils and high elevations give the grape both power and finesse. La Firma (“The Signature”) is the estate’s flagship Aglianico, crafted from carefully selected fruit and aged extensively in oak and bottle before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy get this wine? \u003cbr\u003eOften dubbed the “Barolo of the South,” Aglianico reaches its pinnacle in Basilicata. La Firma is among the finest examples—structured, complex, and ageworthy. The 2016 vintage, one of the great recent years, brings balance, concentration, and long-lived elegance, making this a serious collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does this wine taste like? \u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied and layered, with ripe black cherry, plum, and blackberry framed by tobacco, leather, cocoa, and savory spice. Firm tannins and vibrant acidity provide structure, while volcanic minerality gives lift and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen should you drink this wine? \u003cbr\u003eAlready impressive with a long decant, but best cellared for 10–20 years. Ideal with braised meats, game, or aged cheeses—dishes that match its power and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinifera [VIN]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44866384101433,"sku":"NYC-VIN-`270055`-091225-3","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Cantine-del-Notaio-La-Firma-Aglianico-del-Vulture-2016-Red-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_a3345a84.jpg?v=1768514164"},{"product_id":"cantine-del-notaio-aglianico-del-vulture-l-atto-2023-750ml","title":"Cantine del Notaio, Aglianico Del Vulture L'Atto, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eAglianico del Vulture, made by a family of notaries — hence the cuvée names that read like legal terms. Cantine del Notaio works the volcanic slopes of Mount Vulture in northern Basilicata, aging its wines in natural tuff caves beneath the cellar. L'Atto, \"the deed,\" is the entry into their range and a smart way into Aglianico generally: hand-harvested in early October, fermented in stainless steel, then aged about a year in French oak tonneaux in those underground caverns. The 2023 is built around fresh red fruit and spice — cherry, raspberry, black pepper, a touch of dried herb — with the variety's classic structure smoothed into something more open and immediately drinkable. Real Vulture character, no homework required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinifera [VIN]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45851151597625,"sku":"NYC-VIN-`270079`-051526-2","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Cantine-del-Notaio-Aglianico-Del-Vulture-LAtto-2023-Red-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1778942854"}],"url":"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/collections\/cantine-del-notaio.oembed","provider":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}