Winery AsinaraHerculis
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
The Herculis of the Winery Asinara is in the top 60 of wines of Isola dei Nuraghi.
Taste structure of the Herculis from the Winery Asinara
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Herculis of Winery Asinara in the region of Sardinia is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Herculis of Winery Asinara in the region of Sardinia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Herculis
Pairings that work perfectly with Herculis
Original food and wine pairings with Herculis
The Herculis of Winery Asinara matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of oxtail and carrot stew, pasta with crispy parma ham or lamb curry with coconut milk.
Details and technical informations about Winery Asinara's Herculis.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Herculis from Winery Asinara are 2015, 2014, 2013, 0 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Asinara
The Winery Asinara is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Isola dei Nuraghi to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Isola dei Nuraghi
Main Sardinian IGT named after ancient nuraghic towers, contemporary expression of the island. Signature Cannonau (Grenache) in solar red with notes of ripe cherry, garrigue, myrtle, sweet spices and a balsamic touch, round tannins and warm palate. Native Carignano brings roundness and elegance, dense Bovale, rare Cagnulari. Pioneer: Argiolas family (cult Turriga).
The wine region of Sardinia
Italian Mediterranean wine island with 250+ varieties, strong native identity. Signature Cannonau (Grenache) in red: warm and deep with signature ripe cherry, garrigue, myrtle, spice and a balsamic touch, round tannins and a sun-drenched palate. Vermentino di Gallura DOCG star white (80% of Italian Vermentino): fresh and saline (citrus, pear, almond, sea iodine). Also dense Carignan, supple Monica, lively Nuragus, rare oxidative Vernaccia di Oristano.
The word of the wine: Round
Said of a wine that is harmonious and smooth, offering no harshness in the mouth.
