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Cantine del Notaio, La Firma' Aglianico del Vulture, 2016

Red Wine from Other Italy, Italy
by Cantine del Notaio
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What is this wine?
Founded 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.

Why get this wine?
Often 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.

What does this wine taste like?
Full-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.

When should you drink this wine?
Already 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.

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Antonio Galloni

94+ points

"The 2016 Aglianico del Vulture La Firma lifts from the glass with an expectedly fresh, yet truly seductive and spicy, bouquet that showcases bright cherry-berry fruits, cinnamon, cloves and sweet violet florals. It’s velvety-smooth, while leaning more toward the savory spectrum on the palate, boasting depths of mineral-laced black currants complicated by spiced citrus rinds, as purple-toned inner florals cascade throughout. The 2016 leaves a black hole of structure and primary concentration throughout the long and dramatic finale, as nuances of raw honey and plum skins fade. Bury this vintage of La Firma deep in the cellar; you won’t regret it in five to seven years." —Eric Guido

More about Cantine del Notaio

Founded 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.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Aglianico

  • Vintage

    2016

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Aged beef, braised veal, pecorino cheese

Tasting Profile

Dark fruit, pepper, earth, leather notes. Medium-full body with structured tannins and mineral finish.