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Paternoster Aglianico del Vulture Synthesi 2018

$2199

Aglianico is the great southern Italian red that almost nobody outside Italy talks about, and Mount Vulture, an extinct volcano in Basilicata, is where it grows best. Paternoster has been working the black volcanic soils around the town of Barile since 1925, and Synthesi is the family's invitation to newcomers. It keeps the grape's firm tannin and bright acidity but uses time in wood to soften the edges into something harmonious. The vines sit on a terrace roughly 1,300 to 2,000 feet up, high enough to hold onto freshness in a hot region. Aglianico is picked late, often into November, which is part of why it carries so much structure. This 2018 has had time to settle and drinks beautifully now with something off the grill.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Hours

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Saturday: 12pm - 5pm

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Email: help@flatiron-wines.com
Phone: (415) 780-1405


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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Aglianico

  • Vintage

    2018

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Fruity , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled lamb chops, sausage with lentils, or a hard aged pecorino.

Tasting Profile

Medium-bodied and dry, with dark berry and black pepper flavors, a smoky, earthy edge, firm grippy tannins, and lively acidity.

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