Basilisco Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Basilisco 2015

Basilisco Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Basilisco 2015

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VT 4
JS 90

Basilisco, 0,75 l - 13.50%
100% Aglianico

HK$ 222.00
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Basilicata - Italy
Red organic still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Basilisco Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Basilisco 2015
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.

Colour

Ruby red with deep purple hues.

Bouquet

Balsamic aroma with complex aromas of berries, plum, blackberry and cherry.

Flavour

Elegant and persistent.

Pairing

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Basilisco Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Basilisco 2015
Type Red organic still
Classification DOCG Aglianico del Vulture Superiore
Year 2015
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Aglianico
Country
Region Basilicata
Origin Barile (Potenza).
Climate Altitude: 450 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South, South-East.
Soil composition Volcanic, tuffaceous, clayey.
Cultivation system Espalier Guyot.
No. plants per hectare 5,000-6,500 plants per hectare.
Yield per hectare 6,000-7,000 kg/hectare.
Vinification Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks for 15-30 days.
Ageing 12 - 18 months in French oak barriques of first and second passage. Bottle ageing for at least 12 months.
Production year 12,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
On offer Price Basilisco Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Basilisco 2015 HK$ 222.00 

Official awards

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Vintage

Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2015
James Suckling
90/100 
2015
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2015
xtraWine
92/100 
2015
Robert Parker
91/100 
2013
Vinous
93/100 
2013
Wine Spectator
91/100 
2013
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2008
Basilisco
From this winery:

The Basilisco winery, since its start in the early 90s, has aimed at the highest quality, both in the vineyards and in the wine making thus becoming in a short time a pearl in the Southern Italian scenario. In 2011, Feudi di San Gregorio, the leadin...

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