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....

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.

2016 was a cool, classic year for Basilicata which is why we see 'Drogone' from the vintage. Its only made in exceptional years when cool temps allow for late ripening. The 'Superiore' designation requires 3 years of aging, 1 of...