Elena Fucci

Plushness aromas of violet, juniper, cherry and bramble berry burst on the nose. Medium in weight, there's a driven, ample feel to the juicy red-cherry and blackberry flavors, with bits of tar and pressed rose arising on the midpalate. Yet, throughout the whole experience, bouncy berry fruit and zesty crushed mineral tones remain constant. There's structure and poise to this wine that makes it enjoyable to drink now, but it will also hold well through 2028.

Elena Fucci grew up in the middle of the vineyards that her grandfather Generoso began farming in the 1960’s, selling the fruit to the local cooperative. Rather than sell off the family properties in 2000, Elena Fucci took on the challenge of stewarding the oldest vineyards on Monte Vulture, forever changing the future of the Aglianico del Vulture DOC. The organic vineyards are rooted at 600m, on the steep slopes of the dormant volcanic cliffs. Titolo is the focus cru and wine of the winery. The 2014 is showing moderate evolution, with worked leather, dried cassis, ripe black cherry, dried dark florals, and ample mineral salts woven throughout the muscular frame. Tannins are now yielding with time, housing the still tense, volcanic energy that buzzes through the dusky palate. The 2014 is drinking now, ideally with roast lamb or steak.