Winery Overview
Solagna del Principe was born in 2019 in Barile, a small town located in the heart of the Vulture wine production. The peculiar volcanic soil of this territory makes the raw materials extraordinary and unique. Our goal is to respect these products and transform them wisely, limiting the use of preservatives and additives as much as possible, in order to offer genuine wines with a great identity.
We transform grapes coming exclusively from vineyards located in the Barile and Vulture areas; Aglianico del Vulture remains the most important and characteristic production, vinified both in red and rosé. Furthermore, we produce the typical sweet, slightly sparkling Moscato and we are the only winery in Southern Italy to vinify a 100% Aromatic Traminer, grown in barrels.
Our production is around 40,000 bottles and we intend to preserve our identity, in order to always guarantee exceptional quality standards.
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Aging
After destemming, the must, in contact with the pomace, ferments with the help of selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks for about 2 weeks at a controlled temperature. After racking, it is left to mature for about 6 months in oak tonneaux, before a second passage in stainless steel for a further 6 months. Once bottled, it continues its aging for a further 2 months.
Tasting Notes
This wine showcases an intense ruby red color, clear and consistent in appearance. Its nose is both intense and complex, with dominant notes of red fruits such as cherry, currant, and blueberry, complemented by spices like cinnamon, vanilla, tobacco, and cocoa powder. Floral hints of violets and the herbal nuances of rosemary and eucalyptus add further depth. On the palate, the wine is dry and tannic, with good acidity and pronounced savoriness, achieving excellent balance. Flavors of red fruit and spices reappear, enhanced by the delicate aromatic complexity imparted by time in tonneaux.
