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Wine Description
The Story
"Basilisco" in Greek means "little King". This title designed the governors during the Byzantium Empire of "Basilicata" (literally "land of the Basileus", ie the King).
Denomination: Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
Grapes: Aglianico 100%
Location of vineyard: Barile
Area under vines: 4 hectares
Altitude and Exposure: 500 meters asl, South – Southeast
Soil type: Volcanic, tufaceous, clayey
Training system: Guyot and “capanno” (cane tripod)
Fermentation: Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks for 20/30 days.
Ageing: 14-16 months in French oak barriques I and II hand
Tasting note: Structered and powerful wine, ruby-red coloured with deep-purple nuances. It has a complex balsamic aroma with scent of soft fruits, plums, blackberries and cherries. Elegant and with a long textural finish.
Maturation: 12 months minimum
Serving temperature: 18 C°
