2016 was a cool, classic year for Basilicata. The 'Superiore' designation requires 3 years of aging, 1 of which must be in oak. MDR is far exceeding these rules by aging for 2 years in steel, then 4 years in...

Bauccio is also from the main Liscone vineyard, but the portion with 60 year old vines! Dried roses, frankincense, smoke, dark berries. Aged 2 years in steel, followed by 3-4 yrs in mostly old 500l French oak.

The grapes for Liscone are from the younger vines off the main vineyard. Young is relative here, as they are almost 40 years old Aglianico vines! Soils here are very dark and pure volcanic ash. Aged 18 months in steel,...

The Aglianico is sourced from a 2 hectare vineayard at 420 meters of elevation with volcanic and stony soils. The stonier soils and 3 years of stainless steel aging really distinguish Messer Oto from the other Aglianico. It has all...

Leuconoe means clear mind in Basilicata dialect, a perfect name for this wine. Crystal clear in color, a sign of a good harvest as they were able to direct press Aglianico grapes without a trace of pink to be found....