2021 Elena Fucci Verha Basilicata IGT (Aglianico) etna bianco superiore with potassium and iron-rich volcanic

with potassium and iron-rich volcanic soils providing funky bitter and salt notes akin to the moss between the teeth of Ewok on an Imperial speeder bike

Under Gaetana

Aged in tank on fine lees for up to two years

citrus and tropical fruits with oregano and flinty notes

2021 Elena Fucci Verha Basilicata IGT (Aglianico) etna bianco superiore with potassium and iron-rich volcanic2021 vs. 2023 The 2021 is a bit richer and fruit dense while the 2023 is much lighter. For Aglianico, both are rather light, but the 2021 bringing in a bit more expected tannin and ripeness. Elena Fucci stepped in to take over the family's vineyards in 2000. It was a last minute decision, but clearly the right one as Fucci's wines rank as some of the most sought after Aglianco del Vulture. Red wines from this region are intense and need significant