Don Vito Aglianico Cilento DOP Jeroboam in Wooden Box 2017 Polito Winery

Don Vito Cilento Aglianico Riserva Dop is a red wine made from 100% Aglianico grapes. On the nose, aromas of red fruits, black cherry, currants, blueberries, blackberries, red flowers, soil, Mediterranean roots and berries. In the mouth it is warm and penetrating, but immediately afterwards also refined, structured, enveloping. Well balanced tannins. Intense and persistent finish. Bottle format Jeroboam 3 Liters equivalent to 4 bottles.

Don Vito – Cilento Aglianico DOP Riserva: Jeroboam Format 3 Liters

The Don Vito – Cilento Aglianico DOP Riserva represents a fine example of red wines produced in the rich Campania wine region. Its distinctive ruby ​​red color with garnet reflections and the 24-month maturation in French oak tonneaux make it a very structured wine with tertiary aromas deriving from the refinement.

Origin and processing of the grapes

The 100% Aglianico used for this wine comes from vineyards located in Giungano, with a favorable exposure to the South, South-West. This guarantees the production of quality grapes which, hand-picked and carefully selected, are immediately sent for pressing. Fermentation takes place in wood, at a controlled temperature, adding further nuances to the flavor of the wine.

Maturation and refinement

The 24-month maturation process in French oak tonneaux and the 12-month refinement in the bottle allow the wine to develop a complex structure, with distinctive tertiary aromas. The dry and harmonious taste makes it an ideal companion for white and red meats, all kinds of cheeses and even 75% dark chocolate.

An emblem of Cilento wines

Don Vito – Cilento Aglianico DOP Riserva represents a true emblem of Cilento wines, offering a unique tasting experience, rich in history, tradition and flavour. Recommended at a serving temperature of 16 - 18° C, this red wine from Campania will satisfy the most demanding palates.

The Don Vito Riserva DOP is a red wine of high quality, well structured, with evident territiary aromas of aging. The taste is soft and dry. The color is ruby ​​red tending towards garnet and goes perfectly with typical local dishes, white and red meats, aged cheeses and cured meats. The Carlo Polito winery also offers guided tours and tastings of its wines to allow visitors to discover and appreciate the wine culture of Cilento.

The Production Area

Giungano is a small fraction of the municipality of Agropoli in the province of Salerno, in the Campania region. We are in the heart of Cilento, famous for its tourist resorts, traditional cuisine based on local products, rich history and culture, golden beaches and Mediterranean climate. In this unique and extraordinary terroir, the Carlo Polito Winery produces excellent Cilento DOP wines, such as the Don Vito Riserva.

Don Vito Aglianico Riserva Cilento DOP is a red wine made from only 100% Aglianico grapes produced in the estate's vineyards. The grapes, harvested by hand, are carefully selected in the vineyard and immediately sent for pressing. Fermentation takes place in wood at a controlled temperature. The maturation in French oak tonneaux lasts 24 months with a subsequent refinement in the bottle for another 12 months. DOP indicates that the wine meets rigorous quality standards and that it was produced following traditional methods in the Cilento area.