Aglianico del Vulture Superiore "STORICO" DOCG BASILISCO
| Sommelier score | 93/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | BASILISCO - Feudi di San Gregorio |
| Denomination | Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Docg |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Grapes | 100% Aglianico |
| Alcohol content | 14,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | BASILISCO - Barile (PZ) - Via delle Cantine, 20 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | mushroom risotto, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Pasta with meat sauce, Medium-aged cheeses, Hard cheese, Sliced beef, Fillet with green pepper, Roast meat |
| Region | Basilicata (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Aglianico |
From the vinification of 100% pure Aglianico grapes. The origin is the classic one of the Municipality of Barile, in the province of Potenza; here the soils, formed by the erosion of a lava flow, are very rich in minerals. The vinification takes place in steel tanks for about 25 days. 12 months in French oak barrels of I and II passage or tonneau. Refinement in the bottle for a minimum of 36 months.
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Storico DOCG Basilisco’s features
An intense ruby red color. The perfume on the nose is rich of small red fruits, roses and cardamom. The taste is extremely persistent on the palate with silky tannins and a lively and complex structure, the most refined and powerful expression of Vulture.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Storico DOCG Basilisco
An excellent combination with red meats, stewed and roasted and with game too. Try it with Caciocavallo. Serving temperature is 16°C.
