Winery Basilisco - Fontanelle

Winery BasiliscoFontanelle

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Fontanelle of Winery Basilisco is a red wine from the region of Aglianico del Vulture of Basilicate.
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
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Fontanelle of Winery Basilisco in the region of Basilicate 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 Basilicate often reveals types of flavors of earth, spices or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Basilisco's Fontanelle.

Winemaker
Michele Cutolo
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Aglianico

A very old grape variety grown in Italy, some believe it to be of Greek origin. In France, it is practically unknown. It can be found in Australia, the United States (California), Argentina, etc. It should not be confused with Aglianicone, another grape variety grown in Italy, which is, however, very similar to Aglianico.

Last vintages of this wine

Fontanelle - 2015
In the top 100 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Fontanelle - 2013
In the top 100 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Fontanelle from Winery Basilisco are 2013, 2015

Informations about the Winery Basilisco

The winery offers 6 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
This winery is part of the Feudi di San Gregorio.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Aglianico del Vulture in the region of Basilicate
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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.

Top wine Basilicate
In the top 50000 of of Italy wines
In the top 250 of of Aglianico del Vulture wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 300000 wines of the world

The wine region of Aglianico del Vulture

The wine region of Aglianico del Vulture is located in the region of Basilicate of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Eubea or the Domaine Vigneti del Vulture produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Aglianico del Vulture are Aglianico et Primitivo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Aglianico del Vulture often reveals types of flavors of cream, white pepper or clove and sometimes also flavors of mocha, jam or violet.


The wine region of Basilicate

Basilicata, in Southern Italy, is a region whose name rarely appears in wine circles. It is best known for its red wines made from the Aglianico grape, and in particular for the Aglianico del Vulture appellation. It has only four DOCs, which collectively cover only two of every 100 bottles produced here. The remaining 98% is sold under IGT or, more likely, Vino da Tavola.

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The word of the wine: Rosé de saignée

A method of making rosé wine that consists of partially draining a vat of red wine after a few hours of maceration. The longer the maceration, the stronger the colour. This practice gives rich and expressive rosés.

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