Basilicata Flashcards
1
Q
What is the top region in Basilicata?
A
Aglianico del Vulture - volcanic soils.
2
Q
What % of Aglianico is required for each of the two primary regions?
A
AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE DOC - DOC in 1971
100% Aglianico. Wine Styles: dry red wine, also some sparkling wine
Aging: minimum of 10 months for red wine, minimum of 9 months for Spumante
(exclusively by traditional bottle fermentation).
AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE SUPERIORE DOCG - DOCG in 2010
100% Aglianico
Wine Styles: dry red wine and Riserva
Aging: minimum 3 years, including 12 months in barrel and 12 months in bottle. For
Riserva, a minimum 5 years, including 24 months in barrel and 12 months in bottle.
