Basilicata Flashcards
1
Q
Name used as synonym for Basilicata?
A
Lucania (References ancient Lucani tribe)
2
Q
Topography Basilicata
A
47% mountains
45% Hills
8% Plains
3
Q
Karst
A
dissolution of soluble rocks, often limestone/dolomite.
4
Q
Matera
A
Home of Sassi di Matera cave dwellings
5
Q
Basilicata % of Red grown
A
70%
6
Q
Basilicata % of grapes= Aglianico
A
47%
7
Q
3 Biotypes of Aglianico
A
Taburno
Taurasi
Vulture
8
Q
Distinct white of Basilicata
A
Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata (used to be added to Aglianico to soften it)
Unrelated to other Malvasia
9
Q
Basilicata % DOC/G
A
20%
10
Q
Aglianico del Vulture DOC
A
100% Aglianico
11
Q
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
A
100% Aglianico
36/12
12
Q
Aglianico del Vulture MGA’s
A
70
13
Q
Can Aglianico del Vulture DOC be Spumante?
how about the DOCG?
A
DOC: Yes
DOCG: No
14
Q
2 main areas of Aglianico del Vulture
A
- Slopes surrounding volcano. Volcanic soil= more refined/complex wines
- Area east of the volcano, sandy/clay and lower elevation
Fuller/more generous wines
