Red Wine of Basilicata
On our site you will find a wide selection of red wines of Basilicata, a choice that will allow you to taste all the taste of this region of Italy, often little considered, but capable of producing bottles of the highest quality, thanks to climatic and geographical conditions impossible to find elsewhere. Basilicata has in fact a predominantly mountainous and steep territory, but the proximity of the sea allows an extremely particular microclimate, with the inland areas of the region, characterized by continental temperatures, while the coasts and the few flat areas have a typical Mediterranean influence. This situation has allowed the birth and development of native vines with unique characteristics, especially in the areas to the north, along the reliefs of Vulture. On the slopes of the now extinct volcano has had the opportunity to develop the most known and appreciated strain among the various qualities of Lucan red wines: Aglianico del Vulture, DOC since 1971. The soils of this area of the region have a strong concentration of potassium, a sign of past volcanic activity, which gives the beverage a decisive minerality together with the peculiar sapidity and freshness.
The production of red wine in Lucania
Among the various producers of red wine in Basilicata, one in particular has been able to integrate the long tradition of the region, which is even traced back to ancient Greece, modern processing techniques, to achieve a result of excellence. We are talking about the cantina Paternoster, a company specialized in enhancing the scents and specificities of the Vulture area. Among the wines from Basilicata that you can buy in our selection, it is worth a taste of the renowned "Rotondo", an Aglianico that takes its name from the homonymous district. Made entirely with grapes of this type, the label has a strong and intense ruby red color. On the nose emerges a certain spiciness and an original hint of licorice, while on the taste there is an excellent juiciness with aromas of raspberry and jam. Equally refined is the "Calibre", a celebratory edition dedicated by the winery to the founder of the family and the company. This red wine allows you to appreciate the best characteristics of the labels of Basilicata, made from selected grapes, aged in cement tanks for about 12 months, to be bottled and aged for a further year. With an intense and deep color, it shows a bouquet of berries such as blueberry and blackberry and a spicy hint. To the taste, it responds correspondingly to the sensations perceived to the nose, with a licorice finish.
Serving temperature
Lucan red wine is perfect to accompany different types of meals, from the most frugal and traditional, up to more refined foods. Obviously the combinations can vary slightly from bottle to bottle, but it is usually recommended to serve this type of drink at temperatures between 16 and 18 degrees in a large glass. Excellent for the duration of lunches and dinners, these labels are enhanced with meat dishes with a strong flavor, such as game, roasts and braised. Even white meat, especially when baked, can offer adequate support to the full-bodied structure of these bottles. Finally you can not forget the combination with dairy products typical of this region, such as caciocavallo lucano, and Moliterno IGP, cheeses with a strong flavor and a certain spiciness. Take advantage of our extremely affordable prices and order the best red bottles of Basilicata, to discover all the flavors and aromas of this region.
