Aglianico del Vulture is produced on the volcanic basalt slopes of the extinct Monte Vulture in Basilicata — the instep of Italy's boot — at 300–700m elevation. The Aglianico grape planted on volcanic soils produces what many call the Barolo of the South: intense, structured, tannic reds requiring years of ageing to reveal their complexity. The combination of volcanic mineral, high altitude freshness, and Aglianico's natural acidity creates wines of tremendous depth. The DOCG was awarded in 2010.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | Monte Vulture volcanic sites performed consistently; Aglianico's high natural acidity preserved freshness through a warm Basilicata summer. |
| 2022 | — | Outstanding southern Italian vintage; volcanic basalt sites produced Aglianico of exceptional concentration with the freshness for long ageing. |
| 2021 | — | Reliable year; the altitude sites (600m+) on Monte Vulture maintained characteristic cool-mineral freshness and Aglianico structure. |
| 2020 | — | Fine Basilicata vintage; Elena Fucci's Titolo reached 97-point quality; Paternoster's Don Anselmo was exceptionally deep and structured. |
| 2019 | — | Landmark Aglianico del Vulture vintage; both Fucci and Paternoster produced wines of generational depth and structure. |