The D’Angelo company represents in Basilicata the history of Aglianico del Vulture, was created around 30s, founded by Rocco D’Angelo, grandfather of the current owners Erminia and Rocco D’Angelo, children of Lucio D’Angelo. The initial activity was to export to Northern Italy fresh grapes of Aglianico, that vinified served to cut wines of little body and pale color.
In 1971, with the attribution of D.O.C. (controlled designation of origin) things changed a bit since they started marketing a wine with its own identity and story. The company is located in the most classic production of Aglianico del Vulture among Rionero, Barile, Rapolla and Ripacandida, has more than 40 hectares of vineyards, produces about 400,000 bottles of different types and has a two wine cellars, one for processing and one of aging in barrels and barriques.
