Winery BasiliscoFontanelle
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Fontanelle from the Winery Basilisco
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Fontanelle of Winery Basilisco in the region of Basilicata is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Fontanelle of Winery Basilisco in the region of Basilicata often reveals types of flavors of earth, spices or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Fontanelle
Pairings that work perfectly with Fontanelle
Original food and wine pairings with Fontanelle
The Fontanelle of Winery Basilisco matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of quick beef and cheese yakitori, spaghetti cacio e pepe or leg of lamb cooked in yoghurt / tave kosi (albania).
Details and technical informations about Winery Basilisco's Fontanelle.
Discover the grape variety: Aglianico
Powerful, tannic reds with deep colour and tight structure, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, leather, tobacco, coffee and balsamic-volcanic mineral notes. High acidity and very fine ageing potential, often compared to nebbiolo. Star of Taurasi DOCG in Campania and Aglianico del Vulture DOCG in Basilicata (vines planted on volcanic soils). Late-ripening southern Italian variety of probable ancient Greek origin.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Fontanelle from Winery Basilisco are 2013, 0, 2015
Informations about the Winery Basilisco
The Winery Basilisco is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Aglianico del Vulture to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Aglianico del Vulture
Basilicata DOC on the volcanic slopes of Mount Vulture, nicknamed the "Barolo of the South". Signature Aglianico red king: powerful and structured with hallmark notes of black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, leather, faded violet, Mediterranean herbs, spice and a volcanic mineral touch, firm tannins and long ageing (10-20 years in great vintages) — one of Italy's noblest reds. Deep ruby robe, altitude freshness. Volcanic soils, continental climate.
The wine region of Basilicata
Austere region of southern Italy between Campania and Apulia, kingdom of volcanic Aglianico. Aglianico del Vulture signature DOCG on volcanic soils (~1,500 ha at 700 m): powerful, structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, leather, liquorice and a smoky mineral touch, firm tannins and long ageing — compared to Nebbiolo and Barolo. Also sun-drenched Primitivo, round Montepulciano. Fresh Greco and Fiano whites.
The word of the wine: Fruity
A wine whose nose is first characterized by aromas reminiscent of the world of fruit. A wine to be drunk young is essentially fruity, but all wines offer this type of aroma in the first place, which can evolve over time, from the scent of fresh fruit to cooked, stewed, candied or brandied fruit.
