Paternoster Synthesi Aglianico DOC 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Paternoster
Label Name:
 
Synthesi Aglianico DOC
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Basilicata (Aglianico del Vulture DOC, Barile)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Aglianico (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 91 (2024); James Suckling ~92; Wine Spectator ~90; Tannico listing/score and retail ratings; Gambero Rosso recognition

Tasting Note
Dark ruby with violet and wild berry aromas, cedar, cocoa and subtle smoke; juicy, fresh acidity, fine-grained tannins, spiced finish—persistent and harmonious.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/roasted red meats, lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (pecorino). Asian: Korean BBQ, teriyaki or char siu beef, Peking duck, spicy Sichuan beef, miso-glazed dishes, yakitori.

Production Method
Destemmed grapes, 10–15 day skin maceration and stainless-steel fermentation; ~12–14 months ageing in Slavonian oak (80%) and used French barriques (20%), followed by bottle ageing.

Vineyard Info
Paternoster, family estate in Barile since the 1920s; vineyards on Mount Vulture's volcanic terraces. Tommasi family involvement since 2016.