Basilicata

Question 1

These rivers run through Basilicata

Answer 1

Bradano
Basento
Agri
Sinni

Question 2

What are the DOCs that permit sparkling wine production in Basilicata

Answer 2

Aglianico del Vulture
Matera

Question 3

Aging requirements for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore

Answer 3

Superiore: 12 months in barrel 12 months in bottle not released before November 1 of third year following harvest

Riserva: two years in barrel two years in bottle not released till November 1 of fifth year following harvest

Question 4

DOCG of Basilicata (1)

Answer 4

Aglianico del Vulture DOCG Superiore

Question 5

Aglianico del Vulture Superiore must be this % Aglianico

Answer 5

100%

Question 6

Aging requirements Aglianico del Vulture Superiore

Answer 6

12 months barrel 12 months bottle not to be released before November 1 of third year following harvest

Riserva: 2 years barrel 12 mos bottle not released before Nov 1 of fifth year following harvest

Question 7

Moro/Moro Riserva in Matera DOC (Basilicata) must be this assemblage:

Answer 7

60% Cabernet
20% Primitivo
Min 10% merlot

Question 8

Matera Moro (Basilicata)
Moro Riserva
is comprised of mostly this varietal

Answer 8

Min 60% Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 9

What year was Aglianico del Vulture Superiore upgraded to DOCG?

Answer 9

2010

As a DOCG wine, Aglianico must show a minimum alcohol content of 13.5% and undergo three years of aging, including one in wood. If aged for a minimum five years, including two in wood, the wine may be labeled riserva. Grown on the volcanic soils of the slopes of Mount Vulture

Question 10

Wines of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG (Basilicata) may be these levels of sweetness

Answer 10

The wines may be dry (acsiutto) or off-dry (abboccato)