Winery Cafaggio - Basilica del Cortaccio Cabernet Sauvignon

Winery CafaggioBasilica del Cortaccio Cabernet Sauvignon

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Basilica del Cortaccio Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Cafaggio is a red wine from the region of Basilicate.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon.
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 Basilica del Cortaccio Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery Cafaggio

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Basilica del Cortaccio Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Cafaggio 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 Basilica del Cortaccio Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Cafaggio in the region of Basilicate often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Cafaggio's Basilica del Cortaccio Cabernet Sauvignon.

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

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Basilica del Cortaccio Cabernet Sauvignon - 2015
In the top 100 of of Basilicate wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Basilica del Cortaccio Cabernet Sauvignon - 2014
In the top 100 of of Basilicate wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Basilica del Cortaccio Cabernet Sauvignon - 2013
In the top 100 of of Basilicate wines
Average rating: 411110
Basilica del Cortaccio Cabernet Sauvignon - 2012
In the top 100 of of Basilicate wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Basilica del Cortaccio Cabernet Sauvignon - 2011
In the top 100 of of Basilicate wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Basilica del Cortaccio Cabernet Sauvignon - 2010
In the top 100 of of Basilicate wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Basilica del Cortaccio Cabernet Sauvignon from Winery Cafaggio are 2011, 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2014.

Informations about the Winery Cafaggio

The winery offers 11 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Basilicate
Find the Winery Cafaggio on Facebook and on Twitter

The Winery Cafaggio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Basilicate to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Basilicate
In the top 5000 of of Italy wines
In the top 1500 of of Basilicate wines
In the top 20000 of red wines
In the top 25000 wines of the world

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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