Basilicata Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name for “Basilicata”?
A
Lucania
2
Q
What is the main grape variety in Basilicata?
A
Aglianico (47%)
3
Q
What is the main white grape variety in Basilicata?
A
Malvasia Bianca (2%)
4
Q
What are the two distinct growing areas of Aglianico del Vulture DOC and what wine do they produce?
A
1) Vulcano Slopes and hills (= refined and complex wine)
2) Lower elevation to the east (= fuller & more generous wine)
5
Q
What is the blend of an Aglianico del Vulture DOC?
A
100% Aglianico
6
Q
What are the aging requirements of:
- Aglianico del Vulture
- Aglianico del Vulture Superiore
- Aglianico del Vulture Sup. Riserva
A
AdV: 1y
AdV Superiore: 3y (1y wood)
AdV Riserva: 5y (2y wood)
7
Q
What % of Basilicata’s wine production is bulk wine?
A
65% of 100’000hl
