Basilicata

Question 1

What is the topography of Basilicata?

Answer 1

47% Mountain - steepest towards Campania/Tyherranian

45% Hills - mid to eastern

8% plains - near Ionian Sea

Question 2

How does the climate change with the topography in Basilicata?

Answer 2

Coastal - Mediterranean

Hills - moderate Mediterranean

Mountains - slightly continental

Western side, more rainy

Temps increase going south

Question 3

What proportion are grape varieties grown in Basilicata?

Answer 3

70% red:
47% Aglianico
8% Sangiovese

Whites not very important except Malvasia Bianca Basilicata

Question 4

What are the soil types in Basilicata?

Answer 4

Dark volcanic around Vulture

Sandy marine origin coastal

Limestone - Matera

Question 5

What are the labeling terms used in Basilicatas DOCG?

Answer 5

Aglianico del Vulture - DOC more commonly used even if it is DOCG

All 100% aglianico
DOC - 1 yr aging, released after Sept 1 following harvest

Superiore - 3 yrs aging

Riserva - 2 yrs wood, 1 yr bottle, released Nov 1 fifth year following harvest

Can append one of 70 MGA