Basilicata

Question 1

Soil of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG

When was it elevated to a separate DOCG

Answer 1

Volcanic

A Superiore version was elevated to a separate DOCG in 2010

Question 2

DOCG of Basilicata

Answer 2

Aglianico del Vulture Superiore

Question 3

Name the four DOC of Basilicata

Answer 3

Aglianico del Vulture DOC
Grottino di Roccanova DOC
Matera DOC
Terre dell’Alta Val d’Agri DOC

Question 4

Wine style of Aglianico del Vulture DOC

Answer 4

Rosso
Rosso Spumante (Traditional Method) ***

Question 5

Aging requirement of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
- Riserva

Answer 5

Superiore:
Must be aged for at least 3 years, including 1 year in barrel and 1 year in bottle
Superiore Riserva:
Must be aged for at least 5 years, with at least 2 years in barrel and 1 year in bottle

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