"Basilisco" Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG 2016 - Country: Italy - Capacity: 0.75

The other face of Aglianico, we could say. Basilisco, in fact, although owned by Campana Feudi di San Gregorio, is a Lucanian company. 'Basilisco', which in Greek means 'little king', the title corresponding to the office of governor given during the Byzantine rule of 'Basilicata'. Whose toponym in turn means land of the Basileus, i.e. of the King. Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG, this wine comes from a pure processing of grapes from a single 4-hectare vineyard in the municipality of Barile. We are about 500-600 metres above sea level, on soils of volcanic, tufaceous and clayey origin. Fermentation and maceration in steel tanks for 25/30 days. After vinification, the wine matures for at least 12 months in barriques, tonneaux, and French oak barrels, partly new and partly second and third passage. Then, after bottling, follows a further long period of rest in the cellar. Ruby red with intense purple hues, this Aglianico reveals a balsamic aroma, with complex aromas of berries, plum, blackberry and cherry. Elegant and persistent, it is the wine to uncork to accompany a rich menu of savoury meats. Excellent with game and medium to long matured cheeses. ...