La Quercia, Aglianico I.G.T.
(ah-LYAH-nee-koe)

Tasting Notes: From the master of Montepulciano, Antonio Lamona delivers his signature combination of power and finesse with one of the most difficult varietals of all: Aglianico. La Quercia is an uncertified organic estate, and this wine, harvested from a single cru owned by the family in Puglia, really delivers. With the classic ripe plum and white pepper notes that this Noble varietal is known for, it is a rare opportunity to taste Aglianico in a fresh, immediate style, that deftly manages the soft tannins.

	Abruzzo, Italia. (Morro d’Oro) 12 hectares.		Mixed clay.
	La Quercia. (la-KWIR-cha)		Guyot. Tendone. 1,100-3,100 vines/hectare. 1-2 bottles/plant yield.
	Antonio Lamona. (ahn-TOE-nee-oh lah-MO-nah)		Fermentation in temp controlled stainless steel tanks.
	100% Aglianico.		No barrel aging.
	4.3 grams per liter.		3 months in the bottle.
	5.1 grams per liter.		1,100 cases.
	13.0% by volume.		Seared Ahi tuna with plum sauce, grilled polenta cakes, and Cioppino.