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 beef with dark beer, trofie ( pasta ) paradiso or shoulder of lamb with a spoon.
Details and technical informations about Winery Basilisco's Storico.
Discover the grape variety: Aglianico
A very old grape variety grown in Italy, some believe it to be of Greek origin. In France, it is practically unknown. It can be found in Australia, the United States (California), Argentina, etc. It should not be confused with Aglianicone, another grape variety grown in Italy, which is, however, very similar to Aglianico.
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
The wine region of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore is located in the region of Aglianico del Vulture of Basilicate of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Terre degli Svevi or the Domaine Vulcani d'Italia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore are Aglianico, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Aglianico del Vulture Superiore often reveals types of flavors of oaky, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, earth or red fruit.
The wine region of Basilicata
Basilicata, in Southern Italy, is a region whose name rarely appears in wine circles. It is best known for its red wines made from the Aglianico grape, and in particular for the Aglianico del Vulture appellation. It has only four DOCs, which collectively cover only two of every 100 bottles produced here. The remaining 98% is sold under IGT or, more likely, Vino da Tavola.
The word of the wine: Aging on lees
Maturing on the lees enhances the stability, aromatic complexity and texture of white wines, which gain in body and volume. This phenomenon is induced by autolysis, the process of self-degradation of the lees.
