Basilicata

Question 1

In Basilicata, which represent the majority of production, IGT wines or DOC(G) wines?

Answer 1

IGT or ‘simple’ wines

Question 2

What is by far the most important grape of Basilicata?

Answer 2

Aglianico

Question 3

What is the soil of Aglianico del Vulture DOC?

Answer 3

Clay, limestone and volcanic soils

Question 4

What is the climate of Basilicata?

Answer 4

Warm Mediterranean

Only just adequate rainfall

Cooling ingluences from altitude and breezes from Balkans

Question 5

What is the style of Aglianico del Vulture DOC?

Answer 5

Powerful, high acidity, high alcohol, full body, high tannins, red plum, blackberry

Very tood to outstanding, mid-priced to premium

Question 6

Comment on the viticulture and winemaking, and wine business of Aglianico del Vulture DOC

Answer 6

Grapes picked later in October and into November for high flavour intensity

Aged more in french barriques

Sales shared between export and domestic, USA, Japan ans China key markets

Some growers joining to promote their region and wines together