Basilicata is a region in southern Italy that produces an overwhelming amount of red wine. There are four DOP wines originating from the region: three DOC (Aglianico del Vulture, Matera and Terre dell’Alta (Val d’Agri) and one DOCG, Aglianico del Vulture Riserva.

The most famous red of Basilicata is Aglianico del Vulture, a full-bodied, long-lived wine of great complexity. Characteristics include flavors of ripe black cherry and chocolate, with firm tannins and good acidity. This wine can be aged in steel, but most versions are aged in barrels of various sizes; Aglianico del Vulture is the most renowned wine of Basilicata and the one that put this region on the map.

Basilicata reds are meant to be paired with hearty game, roasts, most red meats and aged cow's or sheep cheeses. (Wine/Appellations)