Winery BasiliscoStorico
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Storico from the Winery Basilisco
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Storico of Winery Basilisco in the region of Basilicata is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Storico of Winery Basilisco in the region of Basilicata often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices.
Food and wine pairings with Storico
Pairings that work perfectly with Storico
Original food and wine pairings with Storico
The Storico of Winery Basilisco matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of stuffed beef rolls, elodie's pasta risotto or tajine of beef balls and merguez.
Details and technical informations about Winery Basilisco's Storico.
Discover the grape variety: Aglianico
Powerful, tannic reds with deep colour and tight structure, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, leather, tobacco, coffee and balsamic-volcanic mineral notes. High acidity and very fine ageing potential, often compared to nebbiolo. Star of Taurasi DOCG in Campania and Aglianico del Vulture DOCG in Basilicata (vines planted on volcanic soils). Late-ripening southern Italian variety of probable ancient Greek origin.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Storico from Winery Basilisco are 2012, 0
Informations about the Winery Basilisco
The Winery Basilisco is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore
Basilicata's sole DOCG on Monte Vulture slopes (extinct volcano, 400-800 m, 15 communes, volcanic mineral soils, DOCG 2010, ≥3 years aging incl. 12 months oak). Exclusive Aglianico: powerful and elegant red with great longevity, firm tannic structure, deep dark fruits and distinctive volcanic minerality from igneous soils. Minimum alcohol 13.
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.
The word of the wine: Body (having)
Wine, dense and rich in alcohol.
