Uplift Vineyard
2024 Aglianico
75% Aglianico, 18% Montepulciano, 7% Sangiovese
- Vintage2024
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas Hill Country AVA
- DrinkEnjoy by 2037
- ServeChill to 59°F. Decanting recommended
- ABV
- 14.2%
- TA
- 10.09 g/L
- pH
- 3.85
- RS
- 0.60 g/L
- Cases Made
- 248
- Selected World's Best Sommeliers' Selection 2026
When to drink it
Drinking well - decantEnjoy by 2037
From Claire Richardson, Winemaker
Firm, architectural tannins support the wine’s natural acidity and depth, giving shape to its richness. Geometric and deliberate, this is a wine built on lines, angles, and power.
The Vintage
Ample winter rains fueled a vigorous growing season, while mild temperatures through July extended hang times, enhancing phenolic ripeness for near-perfect fruit.
Winemaking
Fermented in large oak fermenter. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 45% new.
Food Pairing
Sundried tomato risotto with basil garnish
The Vineyard
Our 55 planted acres are within the Hoover’s Valley, which runs through the Llano Uplift formation in the Texas Hill Country AVA.
Situated near the banks of the Colorado River, the alluvial soils along with the significant mineral deposits make this a truly unique growing environment. Uplift itself has four distinct soil types, with each planted variety chosen for its suitability to the ground in which it resides: sand, granite, sandy loam and clay.
Aglianico Block E: est. 2015, sandy loam soil, clone VCR 07, rootstock 5BB
Elevation: 860 to 880 feet