Winery Azienda Biologica Basile - Cartacanta

Winery Azienda Biologica BasileCartacanta

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
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The Cartacanta of Winery Azienda Biologica Basile is a red wine from the region of Montecucco of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Cartacanta from the Winery Azienda Biologica Basile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Cartacanta of Winery Azienda Biologica Basile in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

leather, balsamic

Wine with spices taste

pepper, licorice

Wine with oak taste

chocolate

On the nose the Cartacanta of Winery Azienda Biologica Basile in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of leather, red cherry or pepper.

Details and technical informations about Winery Azienda Biologica Basile's Cartacanta.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Cartacanta - 2016
In the top 100 of of Montecucco wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Cartacanta - 2015
In the top 100 of of Montecucco wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Cartacanta - 2014
In the top 100 of of Montecucco wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Cartacanta - 2013
In the top 100 of of Montecucco wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Cartacanta - 2012
In the top 100 of of Montecucco wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Cartacanta - 2011
In the top 100 of of Montecucco wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Cartacanta - 2010
In the top 100 of of Montecucco wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Cartacanta from Winery Azienda Biologica Basile are 2012, 2011, 2015, 2014 and 2009.

Informations about the Winery Azienda Biologica Basile

The winery offers 6 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Montecucco in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Azienda Biologica Basile is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Montecucco to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 25000 of of Italy wines
In the top 4500 of of Montecucco wines
In the top 70000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Montecucco

The wine region of Montecucco is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Amantis or the Domaine Azienda Biologica Basile produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montecucco are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montecucco often reveals types of flavors of cherry, vegetal or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of cheese, dark fruit or grass.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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The word of the wine: Shine

Character of a wine that reflects light with brilliance. The brilliance is enhanced when the wine is decanted.

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