Top 100 red wines of Basilicata - Page 3

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Basilicata as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Basilicata and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Basilicata

Austere region of southern Italy between Campania and Apulia, kingdom of volcanic Aglianico. Aglianico del Vulture signature DOCG on volcanic soils (~1,500 ha at 700 m): powerful, structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, leather, liquorice and a smoky mineral touch, firm tannins and long ageing — compared to Nebbiolo and Barolo. Also sun-drenched Primitivo, round Montepulciano. Fresh Greco and Fiano whites.

Mineral, deep style.