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Basilisco Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture Bio

Basilisco Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture Bio

A red wine made in volcanic underground caves
Organic
Basilisco Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture Bio
75 cl.
2021
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Details
14.00%
Alcohol 14.00%
Basilicata
Production area Basilicata
DOC Aglianico Del Vulture
Designation of Origin DOC Aglianico Del Vulture
Azienda Agricola Basilisco
Winery Azienda Agricola Basilisco
Contains sulphites
100% Aglianico
Varieties 100% Aglianico
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

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Tasting notes Basilisco Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture Bio 2021

Red wine Aged in wood Organic. 12 meses en barricas de roble and 12 meses en botella.

Basilisco Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture Bio 2021 is a ruby red wine with violet hues. On the nose, it is distinguished by its aromas of forest fruits, particularly plums and sour cherries, which entice one to savour it. On the palate, it is well-balanced, expansive, and exhibits a persistence that accentuates its splendid minerality. This wine is ideal for those seeking a red with character to complement Mediterranean cuisine and red meats.

Style Basilisco Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture Bio
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
White meats, Red meat

About Basilisco Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture Bio

There are places steeped in history, such as the cuevas del Shesh in Barile (Basilicata). Some chronicles can still be discovered in these enclaves, situated in the south of Italy, where details and anecdotes have been etched into the tuff stone. The Italo-Albanian ethnic group, the Arberesche, resided in these tunnels, and Pierpaolo Pasolini used them as a setting in his film The Gospel According to Matthew.

If today we can still walk and visit them, it is partly thanks to Tenute Capaldo, one of Italy's largest wine companies, whose main aim is to revive the traditions of each area and reflect them in their wines. This philosophy, under which their first winery Feudi di San Gregorio was founded in 1986, has led them to other regions such as Tuscany (Campo Alle Comete), or Basilicata, where in 1990 they established Azienda Agricola Basilisco. More than 30 years have passed, and the excellent work is evident both in their wines (including Basilisco Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture Bio) and in the restoration of these caves, traditionally used for the production of wines and oil. Apparently, the tuff, a volcanic rock typical of the area, maintains the environment at a constant temperature between 16°C and 18°C, creating the perfect atmosphere for the ageing and production of wines.

Undoubtedly, the quality of Basilisco Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture Bio is also influenced by the vineyards, planted on soils near the Vulture volcano (extinct for 130,000 years), where the company owns 25 hectares divided into plots. All of them are overseen by Pierpaolo Sirch, who ensures that the vines — planted between 450 and 600 metres above sea level, with a southeast orientation — receive the best ecological care. In the case of Basilisco Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture Bio, this red wine grows in a small four-hectare plot of aglianico, a historic variety of the area.

For Azienda Agricola Basilisco, the moment of truth arrives at different times for each plot, respecting the ripening times of each. After the completely manual harvest, the clusters will gradually arrive at these underground cellars where the grapes will ferment and macerate (for 25 to 30 days) in stainless steel tanks (a very neutral and clean material that does not impart any substance to the wine). Where the aromas and flavours of Basilisco Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture will vary slightly is in the used French oak barrels and casks, where the red wine will remain for almost a year. Finally, the ageing process will conclude with another year in the bottle.

In Greek, basilisco — meaning little king — was the name given to the governor of Basilicata during the Byzantine rule. If we think about it, there is no better name for Basilisco Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture Bio: the small great Italian wine.

2021

Basilisco Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture Bio 2021 is a ruby red wine with violet hues. On the nose, it is distinguished by its aromas of forest fruits, particularly plums and sour cherries, which entice one to savour it. On the palate, it is well-balanced, expansive, and exhibits a persistence that accentuates its splendid minerality. This wine is ideal for those seeking a red with character to complement Mediterranean cuisine and red meats.
2020

Basilisco Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture Bio 2020 unveils a distinctive character, where tart plum takes center stage in each sip. On the nose, it unfurls ripe dark fruit aromas, with prominent plum notes and subtle hints of spices that lend an effortless elegance. On the palate, its structure is robust yet approachable, revealing a ripeness that is enveloping without being overpowering, and a texture that verges on full-bodied while retaining delicacy. Its intensity is counterbalanced by a vivacity that beckons one to continue indulging.
2019

Basilisco Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture Bio 2019 is a mature red, boasting a ruby hue with violet tinges, robust and well-structured. Olfactorily, it is highly intricate, unveiling aromas of berries, plums, blackberries, and cherries. On the palate, it is refined and enduring, with subtle tannins. The finish is crisp and pure. Exquisitely flavourful.
2019
90 Suckling

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.