Basilicata and Calabria

Question 1

when was Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG upgraded to DOCG?

Answer 1

2010

Question 2

what is the aging for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG?

Answer 2

12 months in barrel, 12 months in bottle, not to be released before November 1 of the third year following the harvest

Question 3

what is the aging for Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG riserva?

Answer 3

2 years in barrel and 2 years in bottle, not to be released before November 1 of the fifth year following the harvest

Question 4

what are the soils of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG?

Answer 4

volcanic

Question 5

what styles of wine may be produced in Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG?

Answer 5

dry (asciutto)
semi sweet (amabile)
still and sparkling

Question 6

What is the min ABV of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG?

Answer 6

13.5%

Question 7

Where is Ciro DOC?

Answer 7

on the Ionian Coast of Calabria

Question 8

where is Melissa DOC?

Answer 8

just south of Ciro in Calabria

Question 9

what is the primary red grape of Calabria?

Answer 9

Gaglioppo

Question 10

what is the primary white grape of Calabria?

Answer 10

Greco

Question 11

what appellation in Calabria offers the best examples of white wines?

Answer 11

Melissa DOC

Question 12

where is Greco di Bianco and what style of wines are produced there?

Answer 12

From the SE side of the toe of Calabria, primarily produces (partially passito) sweet wines from Greco

Question 13

name a producer of Aglianico del Vulture

Answer 13

Paternoster
Canina del Notaio
Elena Fucci