Basilisco
Basilisco Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Basilisco 2019
| Denomination | Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Basilicata (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Aging | 12 - 18 months in French oak barriques of first and second passage. Bottle ageing for at least 12 months. |
Description
Basilisco originates on the slopes of the Vulture volcano. Its 25 hectares are organic soils of volcanic origin, tuffaceous with layers of flysch. The colour is ruby red with violet hues; the nose has clean notes of red fruits, morello cherry and cherries, with a pleasant balsamic note. The palate is persistent, enveloping, and balanced. A perfect wine to be enjoyed by itself or to accompany roasts and game.
Awards
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2019
91/100
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2019
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2019
92/100
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Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1992
- Oenologist: Viviana Malafarina
- Bottles produced: 70.000
- Hectares: 30
In 2011, Feudi di San Gregorio, the leading winery in the South of Italy and present in the Vulture region for over 10 years, decided to start a project reclaiming its ancient tuff stone caves in the “Shesh”, the historic Park of the Barile cellars, relaunching with conviction the bet made on this area of exceptional viticultural value, culminating in the acquisition of the nearby Basilisco.
With its splendid tufa cellars and vineyards in the area's most suitable districts, Basilisco completed this project. The result is a space of enchanting beauty in the historic heart of Aglianico del Vulture.
The face and soul of Basilisco is Viviana Malafarina, who runs the company and is personally and passionately involved in the winery operations, under the expert guidance of Pierpaolo Sirch, who is also responsible for vineyard management.
In 2020 Wine Enthusiast awarded the following wines: Cruà Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG 2016 with 94 points; Fontanelle Basilisco Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG 2016 with 92 points; Teodorio Aglianico del Vulture DOC 2017 with 91 points. Read more
| Name | Basilisco Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Basilisco 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Basilicata |
| Vendor | Basilisco |
| Origin | Barile (Potenza). |
| Climate | Altitude: 450 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South, South-East. |
| Soil composition | Volcanic, tuffaceous, clayey. |
| Cultivation system | Espalier Guyot. |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000-6,500 plants per hectare. |
| Yield per hectare | 6,000-7,000 kg/hectare. |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks for 15-30 days. |
| Aging | 12 - 18 months in French oak barriques of first and second passage. Bottle ageing for at least 12 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
