Basilicata Flashcards
Where is Basilicata located?
between Campania and Puglia
What is the terrain of Basilicata?
mountainous
what is the name of the extinct volcano below the plain
Monte Vulture
Top 6 varieties of grapes?
- Aglianico
- Sangiovese
- Primativo
- Montepulciano
- Italica
- Malvasia
Most important wine in Basilicata?
Aglianico del Vulture DOC
Describe Aglianico del Vulture DOC
Must be 100% Aglianico
Max yield of 70 hL/ha
1 year ageing
what is the soil in Vulture DOC?
Clay, Limestone and Volcanic soil
What effect does the soil have?
Volcanic layers provide excellent drainage
Clay and Limestone hold the water = enough water
what climate does Vulture DOC have?
Warm Mediterranean with cooling influence from altitude = high diurnal range, also breezes from Balkans = retain acidity and extend growing season = high aromatic intensity
What are Vulture Doc wines aged in?
increasingly aged in French Oak, some new
Vulture DOC tasting note?
Powerful wine with red plum and blackberry, full bodied, high acidity, high alcohol and tannins, can bottle age, good to outstanding and mid-priced to premium price
What is Aglianico del Vulture Superiore?
A DOCG (max yield 52 hL/ha)
Min 3 yrs ageing, 1 in oak
Riserva = 5 years ageing, 2 in oak
Wine Business: how are sales split?
between Italy and export markets (USA, Japan, China + Europe.
Who are Generazione Vulture?
A group of young growers keen to promote their region and its wines.
Significant Producers in Basilicata?
Paternoster (now owned by Tommasi from Veneto)
D’Angelo
Elena Fucci
