Southern Italy - Basilicata Flashcards
1
Q
Level of most wine production?
A
IGT or simple ‘vino’
2
Q
most important denomination?
A
Aglianico del Vulture DOC, E of Monte Vulture volcano
3
Q
What is the main red grape and what % of plantings does is comprise for all of
A
Aglianico, nearly 50%
4
Q
Climate?
A
warm Mediterranean. 550mm rain, altitude sup to 600m. high diurnal shift. cooling breezes from Balkans.
