Elena Fucci is a small estate in Barile, in Basilicata, with six hectares in Contrada Solagna del Titolo. The winery started with the 2000 harvest, and Elena Fucci has run it personally since 2004. It bottles only its own grapes.
The vineyards sit at about 600 metres on volcanic soil at the foot of Monte Vulture. All of it is Aglianico del Vulture. Some of the vines are old for the area, between 55 and 60 years, and a few are around 70. The vines are tied with dried broom, called ginestra, instead of synthetic material.
The estate makes one wine, TITOLO, and chose that over a range of labels. Everything the six hectares produce goes into it.
Not tasted yet
I haven't reviewed a wine from Elena Fucci yet. They're on my Top 100 list, which is built from awards.