IT - Southern Italy / Basilicata

Answer 1

1. Region between Campania and Puglia with strong economic difficulties and small viticultural industry.
2. Continental in the mountains and Mediterranean along the coasts.
3. oMost mountainous region in Italy with nearly half mountains and the other half hills.

Answer 2

Reds (75% of production)

1. Aglianico
2. Thick-skinned grape, hi in acidity, early budding but late ripening that thrives at higher altitudes (400-600m hi)
3. Produces deep coloured, full bodied, tannic wines w aromas of maraschino cherry & violets and chocolate, dark plums flavours

Answer 3

Whites (25% of production)

1. Malvasia
   - Used for dry, sweet and sparkling local wines
2. Moscato
   - used for sweet and fizzy wines

Answer 4

Aglanico del Vulture DOCG (R)

1. Area North of Potenza, by Mte Vulture; DOCG since 2011, vineyards at 450/600m hi
2. Various styles from young and fruity to full bodied. Aged for min 3 yrs. Recent trend towards French oak

Answer 5

6,000ha for 0.2m hl/yr – 3rd smallest wine region in Italy. 10% DOC wines.

oPaternoster and D’Angelo